Name: | gill |
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Synonyms: | gills |
Definition: | Compound organ that consists of gill filaments, gill lamellae, gill rakers and pharyngeal arches 3-7. The gills are responsible for primary gas exchange between the blood and the surrounding water. |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000354] |
Name: | integument |
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Synonyms: | skin |
Definition: | The outer protective barrier that separates the animal from its aquatic environment. |
Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000368] |