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Definition of Abranchiata

1. n. pl. A group of annelids, so called because the species composing it have no special organs of respiration.

Definition of Abranchiata

1. Noun. (zoology) An obsolete order of annelids, so called because the species composing it have no special organs of respiration. ¹

2. Noun. Any of a number of gill-less animals excluding Abranchia. ¹

3. Noun. (zoology) An obsolete order of annelids, so called because the species composing it have no special organs of respiration. ¹

4. Noun. Any of a number of gill-less animals excluding Abranchia. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Abranchiata

1. A group of annelids, so called because the species composing it have no special organs of respiration. Origin: NL, from Gr. Priv. +, pl, the gills of fishes. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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