PSEUDOLAMELLIBRANCHIA


Meaning of PSEUDOLAMELLIBRANCHIA in English

“+ noun plural

Usage: capitalized

Etymology: New Latin, from pseud- + Lamellibranchia

in some classifications : an order of Lamel libranchia comprising bivalve mollusks (as scallops, pearl oysters, true oysters) having gills with interfilamentary and interlamellar junctions poorly developed, the mantle edges entirely open, and the anterior adductor muscle usually wanting

• pseu·do·lamellibranchiate “+ adjective

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