Cephalobranchiate

/ˌsɛfəloʊˈbræŋkieɪt/ adjective

Having gills or respiratory organs located on or near the head.

From Greek 'kephale' (head) + 'branchia' (gills), combining medical terminology to describe anatomical features. The suffix '-ate' indicates a state or condition of possessing this feature.

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