Definition of Epibranchials. Meaning of Epibranchials. Synonyms of Epibranchials

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Definition of Epibranchials

Epibranchial
Epibranchial Ep`i*bran"chi*al, a. [Pref. epi- + branchial.] (Anat.) Pertaining to the segment between the ceratobranchial and pharyngobranchial in a branchial arch. -- n. An epibranchial cartilage or bone.

Meaning of Epibranchials from wikipedia

- several extinct forms are known to have had them. The Epihyals and Epibranchials lie above their respective cerato- components, slanting forwards, upwards...
- distinctive characteristic, however, is the crumenal organ, also called epibranchial organ. This consists of the additional cartilage and gill rakers on the...
- the cranial sensory placodes (the olfactory, lens, otic, trigeminal, epibranchial and paratympanic placodes). The dual origin cranial nerves are summarized...
- accessory breathing organ. It is formed by a vascularized expansion of the epibranchial bone of the first gill arch, and is used for respiration in air. This...
- single basibranchial surrounded by two hypobranchials, ceratobranchials, epibranchials and pharyngobranchials. The median basibranchial is covered by a toothplate...
- ending in a pointed snout. As in related families (e.g. Argentinidae), an epibranchial or crumenal organ is present behind the fourth gill arch. This organ—analogous...
- accessory breathing organ. It is formed by vascularized expansion of the epibranchial bone of the first gill arch and used for respiration in air. Many species...
- behind the basihyal, a pair of ceratobranchial bones, and a pair of epibranchial. The latter two bones form the hyoid horns, which are contained in a...
- inferior ganglion of the vagus nerve are embryonically derived from epibranchial neurogenic placodes.[citation needed] Burt, Alvin M (1993). Textbook...
- neurons) can be divided into two groups, the dorsolateral placodes and the epibranchial placodes. dorsolateral placodes includes: The trigeminal placode, which...