GILL SLIT
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Gill Slit.
Gill Slit - as a noun
One of a series of slit openings in the pharynxes of fishes and aquatic amphibians through which water passes
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
branchial cleftgill cleftExample Sentences
"The fish has gill slits on both sides of its body."
"During respiration, water enters the gill slit and oxygen is absorbed."
"The gill slits in sharks allow them to breathe while stationary."
"The scientist examined the structure of the gill slit under a microscope."
"The embryo of a fish develops gill slits early in its development."
