Lamelliform

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Thin and flat; lamellar

    "Rectal tracheal gills: lamelliform structures in the rectum of the nymphs of some Odonata, supplied with trachea and tracheoles and serving as respiratory organs."

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"Rectal tracheal gills: lamelliform structures in the rectum of the nymphs of some Odonata, supplied with trachea and tracheoles and serving as respiratory organs."

Etymology

From Latin lamella (“thin plate”) + -form.

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