Term Name: | gill opening |
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Synonyms: | branchial aperture, branchial opening, gill aperture, opercular opening |
Definition: | Anatomical space that is the external opening of a gill slit connecting the pharyngeal cavity to the exterior. Gill opening is usually paired and located on the lateral or ventral surfaces of the head. |
Ontology: | [UBERON:2002057] |