Abranchiata

C2 18+

Pronunciation: /əˌbræŋkiˈeɪtə/

Definitions of abranchiata

noun a taxonomic group of animals that lack gills and breathe through their skin or other organs

Example Sentences

A1 I learned about abranchiata in my biology class.

A2 The abranchiata is a type of marine organism that lacks gills.

B1 Scientists are studying the behavior of abranchiata in their natural habitat.

B2 The abranchiata species found in the deep sea have unique adaptations to survive in extreme conditions.

C1 The research team discovered a new species of abranchiata during their expedition.

C2 The intricate ecosystem of abranchiata and other deep-sea creatures fascinates marine biologists.

adjective relating to or characteristic of abranchiates

Example Sentences

A1 I found a beautiful abranchiata flower in the garden.

A2 The abranchiata tree provided shade on a hot summer day.

B1 The abranchiata leaves rustled in the gentle breeze.

B2 The abranchiata forest was a peaceful retreat from the chaos of the city.

C1 The abranchiata ecosystem supported a diverse range of wildlife.

C2 The abranchiata landscape was a breathtaking sight to behold.

Examples of abranchiata in a Sentence

formal The abranchiata class of animals includes organisms that lack gills and breathe through their skin or other means.

informal I learned in biology class that abranchiata animals don't have gills and breathe in a different way.

slang Dude, did you know abranchiata creatures don't even have gills to breathe?

figurative Being in a new environment felt like being an abranchiata creature trying to adapt to a different way of life.

Grammatical Forms of abranchiata

past tense

abranchiated

plural

abranchiatas

comparative

more abranchiata

superlative

most abranchiata

present tense

abranchiata

future tense

will abranchiata

perfect tense

has abranchiata

continuous tense

is abranchiating

singular

abranchiata

positive degree

abranchiata

infinitive

to abranchiate

gerund

abranchiating

participle

abranchiated

Origin and Evolution of abranchiata

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'abranchiata' is believed to have originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'branchia' which means gills.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of biology to refer to organisms with gills, the word 'abranchiata' has evolved to also be used metaphorically to describe something or someone that is primitive or lacking in sophistication.