Aerobranchia

/ˌɛroʊˈbræŋkiə/ noun

Gills or respiratory structures adapted for breathing air or extracting oxygen from air, found in certain aquatic animals.

From 'aero-' (air) plus Latin 'branchia' (gill). This zoological term describes gill-like organs modified to function in air or air-water interfaces.

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