prosobranch
English edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek πρόσω (prósō, “forward”) + βράγχια (bránkhia, “gills”).
Noun edit
prosobranch (plural prosobranchs)
- (zoology) A gastropod with gills in front of the heart, formerly thought to belong to a single group.
Adjective edit
prosobranch (not comparable)
- (of gills) Placed in front of the heart.
- Antonym: opisthobranch
- (of a gastropod) Having gills placed in front of the heart.
- Antonym: opisthobranch