branchiopneustic

adjective

bran·​chi·​op·​neus·​tic

¦braŋkēˌäp¦n(y)üstik,

-ēəp-

: having the spiracles replaced by gills

—used of certain immature aquatic insects

Word History

Etymology

branchi- + Greek pneustos having (such) breath + English -ic

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