Relating to or supporting the gill structures in fish, especially the branchiostegal rays or membranes.
From Greek 'branchia' (gills) plus 'stega' (covering or roof). A technical ichthyological (fish science) term.
Fish have special rays in their gills called branchiostegal rays—these bones are so important for filtering water that scientists can identify fish species just by counting them!
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