Abranchiata

/eɪˌbræŋkiˈeɪtə/ noun

Definition

A taxonomic classification for organisms lacking gills; a group or category of gill-less animals.

Etymology

From Latin 'a-' (without) + 'branchiata' (having gills). A scientific category name following Linnaean taxonomy conventions.

Kelly Says

Abranchiata shows how scientists group animals by absence—sometimes what something doesn't have tells you as much as what it does.

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