ctenidia
nounHow to pronounce ctenidia:
Definition of ctenidia:
- ctenidia (noun):
- the gill of a mollusk consisting typically of a respiratory structure that resembles a comb or feather, has a main stem with lateral lamellae, and is developed from the inner side of the mantle
Synonyms for ctenidia:
ctenidium
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