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Ctenidium

Description:

Ctenidium is a term commonly used in biology, specifically in the study of mollusks. It refers to the specialized respiratory organ found in many mollusks, such as bivalves and gastropods. Ctenidia are responsible for extracting oxygen from water and eliminating waste gases.

Senses and Usages:

1. Part of Speech: Noun
2. Sense: A respiratory organ found in mollusks
3. Usage: The ctenidia in bivalves serve as an important adaptation for their aquatic life.

Sample Sentences:

1. The ctenidium of the snail allows it to breathe while submerged in water.

2. The ctenidia in clams help in the exchange of gases between the mollusk and its environment.

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