Actinobranchia

/ækˌtɪnoʊˈbræŋkiə/ noun

Definition

A group or class of mollusks characterized by having radiate or ray-like gills.

Etymology

Plural or group form of actinobranch, using the Latin feminine ending -ia to denote a classification of organisms.

Kelly Says

This taxonomic term groups together creatures that share one striking feature: gills arranged like the spokes of a wheel, which helps water flow through them more efficiently.

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