Gill
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-012308
A highly vascularized respiratory organ with a large surface area in aquatic animals. Gills are in direct contact with the surrounding water for gas exchange.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-012308 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | NOAA Coral Reef Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-012308",
"term": "Gill",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "A highly vascularized respiratory organ with a large surface area in aquatic animals. Gills are in direct contact with the surrounding water for gas exchange.",
"references": [
"NOAA Coral Reef Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/gill/"
}
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