hemibranch

/hɛmɪˈbræntʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A half-gill raker, which is a part of the gill raker system of certain fish, especially the salmon.

“The hemibranchs in the fish’s gill raker system played a crucial role in its feeding habits.”

Synonyms

  • gill arch
  • gill raker

Antonyms

  • midgill raker