ctenidium vs gill
gill vs ctenidiumctenidium and gill both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ctenidium | Yes | No | No | No |
| gill | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
gill is a hypernym of
ctenidium; that is, gill is a
word with a broader meaning than ctenidium:
- ctenidium: comb-like respiratory structure serving as the gill of certain mollusks
- gill: respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water
Other hypernyms of ctenidium include
branchia.
| ctenidium (noun) | gill (noun) |
|---|---|
| comb-like respiratory structure serving as the gill of certain mollusks | respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water |
| any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on the underside of the cap of a mushroom or similar fungus | |
| a United States liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces | |
| a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters |
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