Branchia
a gill.
Historical Examples
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 Various
Scientific American, Volume XLIII., No. 25, December 18, 1880 Various
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, Vol. 11. No. 1. Various
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 Various
The Appendages, Anatomy, and Relationships of Trilobites Percy Edward Raymond
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 6 Various
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, Vol. 11. No. 1. Various
noun (pl) -chiae (-kɪˌiː)
a gill in aquatic animals
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