prosobranch

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek πρόσω (prósō, “forward”) + βράγχια (bránkhia, “gills”).

Noun

prosobranch (plural prosobranchs)

  1. (zoology) A gastropod with gills in front of the heart, formerly thought to belong to a single group.

Adjective

prosobranch (not comparable)

  1. (of gills) Placed in front of the heart.
    Antonym: opisthobranch
  2. (of a gastropod) Having gills placed in front of the heart.
    Antonym: opisthobranch
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