Definition of Opisthobranchia. Meaning of Opisthobranchia. Synonyms of Opisthobranchia

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Definition of Opisthobranchia

Opisthobranchia
Opisthobranchia O*pis`tho*bran"chi*a, Opisthobranchiata O*pis`tho*bran`chi*a"ta, n. pl. [NL., from Gr. ? behind + ? gills.] (Zo["o]l.) A division of gastropod Mollusca, in which the breathing organs are usually situated behind the heart. It includes the tectibranchs and nudibranchs.

Meaning of Opisthobranchia from wikipedia

- specialized complex gastropods which used to be united in the subclass Opisthobranchia. That taxon is no longer considered to represent a monophyletic grouping...
- an anterior position above the head. In some groups of gastropods (Opisthobranchia) there is a degree of secondary detorsion or rotation towards the original...
- mollusks, in the order Pteropoda (also included within the informal group Opisthobranchia). Most pteropods have some form of calcified s****, although it is...
- transparent pelagic nudibranchs, marine gastropod molluscs in the order Opisthobranchia, that consists of two known species. It is notable for being an open-ocean...
- with a critical review of published records of Glaucidae (Gastropoda, Opisthobranchia)". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of London. 178 (2): 107–123....
- Heterobranchia Informal group Lower Heterobranchia Informal group Opisthobranchia Clade Cephalaspidea Clade Thecosomata Clade Gymnosomata Clade Aplysiomorpha...
- slugs, pelagic marine opisthobranch gastropod mollusks in the order Opisthobranchia. As is the case in all gymnosome pteropods, these sea angels lack a...
- plasticity of radular teeth of the Sacoglossa (= Ascoglossa) (Mollusca: Opisthobranchia) in relation to their food plants". Biological Journal of the Linnean...
- slugs", numerous families are within the informal taxonomic group Opisthobranchia. The term "sea slug" is perhaps most often applied to nudibranchs,...
- evolutionary success can probably be attributed to several factors. Marine Opisthobranchia, e.g., have evolved several clades specialised on less used food resources...