Definition of Zygobranchia

1. n. pl. A division of marine gastropods in which the gills are developed on both sides of the body and the renal organs are also paired. The abalone (Haliotis) and the keyhole limpet (Fissurella) are examples.

2. n. pl. A division of marine gastropods in which the gills are developed on both sides of the body and the renal organs are also paired. The abalone (Haliotis) and the keyhole limpet (Fissurella) are examples.

Medical Definition of Zygobranchia

1. A division of marine gastropods in which the gills are developed on both sides of the body and the renal organs are also paired. The abalone (Haliotis) and the keyhole limpet (Fissurella) are examples. Origin: NL, from Gr. A yoke + a gill. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Zygobranchia

zygaenid
zygaenids
zygal
zygal fissure
zygantra
zygantrum
zygapophyseal
zygapophyseal joints
zygapophyses
zygapophysial
zygapophysis
zygenid
zygenids
zygion
zygo-
zygobranchia (current term)
zygobranchiate
zygodactyl
zygodactyl foot
zygodactylae
zygodactyle
zygodactyles
zygodactyli
zygodactylic
zygodactylous
zygodactyls
zygodactylæ
zygodont
zygogenesis
zygoid

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