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Gill Bar.
Gill Bar - as a noun
One of the bony or cartilaginous arches on each side of the pharynx that support the gills of fishes and aquatic amphibians
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
branchial archgill archExample Sentences
"The fish's gill bar helps in extracting oxygen from water."
"The gill bar of a shark is made of tough cartilage."
"Each gill arch in a fish's gill bar contains multiple gill filaments."
"The gill bar supports and protects the delicate gill tissues."
"When the fish opens its mouth, the gill bar expands to allow water to flow through."