Difference between Branchia and Gill

What is the difference between Branchia and Gill?

Branchia as a noun is a gill or other organ having the same function while Gill as a noun is a breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.

Branchia

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A gill or other organ having the same function

Gill

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.A gill slit or gill cover.One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, on the surface of which the spore-producing organs are borne.A drink measure for spirits and wine. Size varies regionally but it is about one quarter of a pint.A measuring jug holding a quarter or half a pint.A rivulet.A ravine.

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