Term Name: | gill lamella |
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Synonyms: | gill lamellae |
Definition: | Multi-tissue structure that is the transverse vertical platelet on the gill filament, through which capillaries run. The primary gill lamellae carry numerous fine layers called secondary lamellae which are the actual regions of respiration and excretion. |
Appears at: | Unknown |
Evident until: | Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult) |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000211] |
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