branchiostegan
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The branchiostegan larvae of amphioxus are important in studying the evolution of vertebrates.
Definition:A marine invertebrate belonging to the genus Branchiostoma, sometimes referred to as lancelets.
From amphioxus
Example:During its larval stage, the amphioxus forms a gill basket which is a branchiostegan structure.
Definition:A protective cavity around the gills, found in certain larvae such as amphioxus.
From gill basket
Example:In the study of larval development, the branchiostegan is a significant structure in amphioxus.
Definition:The stage of development of an organism following fertilization and preceding the juvenile stage.
From larval development
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