Pectinibranchia
plural noun
Pec·tini·bran·chia
ˌpektənəˈbraŋkēə,
pekˌtin-
: a large order of Gastropoda (subclass Streptoneura) comprising univalve mollusks that have a single kidney, have typically a single ctenidium which resembles a comb and is usually attached to the mantle throughout its length, and have a heart with only one auricle
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“Pectinibranchia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pectinibranchia. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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