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GILL LAMELLA [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Respiratory System
  • Fish
  • Reptiles and Amphibians
DEF

The transverse vertical platelet on the gill filament, through which capillaries run.

CONT

The primary gill lamellae carry numerous fine layers called secondary lamellae which are the actual regions of respiration and excretion.

OBS

gill lamella: The plural form is "gill lamellae".

Key term(s)
  • gill lamellae

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Appareil respiratoire
  • Poissons
  • Reptiles et amphibiens

Spanish

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