Branchiata

plural noun

Bran·​chi·​a·​ta
ˌbraŋkēˈätə,
-ātə
: any of several groups of animals having gills: such as
a
: the Crustacea as distinguished from the tracheate arthropods
b
: amphibians and fishes as distinguished from the higher vertebrates

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from branchi- + -ata

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“Branchiata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Branchiata. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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