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lamellibranchs Definition


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lamellibranch
noun
    lamellibranchs
    1. zool.
      Any of various bivalve molluscs, including oysters and mussels, that have large gills which are used to filter microscopic food particles from the water.
Etymology: 19c: from lamella + Greek branchia gills.



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