French translation of abranchial is 
abranchial

Meaning of "abranchial" in English

The term "abranchial" refers to organisms that lack gills. It is used primarily in a biological context to describe creatures that do not have the natural respiratory structures found in aquatic animals such as fish and amphibians. These organisms rely on alternative methods of respiration, such as lungs or skin absorption, to meet their oxygen needs. The term is a specialized descriptor in zoological studies focused on the anatomical features and respiratory adaptations of different species.

Meaning of "abranchial" in French

In French, "abranchial" is similarly used to describe animals that do not possess gills. This adjective applies in contexts concerning biological and zoological characteristics, specifically used for species that have adapted to breathe without the gill structures typical of many aquatic organisms. Just as in English, its application is centered around the physiological traits of such creatures, highlighting their unique respiratory adaptations.

Pronunciation of "abranchial" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /əˈbræŋkiəl/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "abranchial" does not vary significantly across different English dialects. The stress remains consistent on the second syllable.

Pronunciation of "abranchial" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /a.brɑ̃.ʃjal/

Pronunciation Variations: In French, "abranchial" is pronounced similarly across regions, with slight variations in nasal sounds based on local accents.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The lungfish is unique because it is an abranchial organism. (Le dipneuste est unique car c'est un organisme abranchial.)
2. Abranchial species often adapt to terrestrial environments. (Les espèces abranchiales s'adaptent souvent aux environnements terrestres.)
3. Researchers study the respiration of abranchial animals. (Les chercheurs étudient la respiration des animaux abranchiaux.)
4. Amphibians may transition from gilled to abranchial forms. (Les amphibiens peuvent passer de formes à branchies à des formes abranchiales.)
5. Certain evolutionary changes lead to being abranchial. (Certains changements évolutifs mènent à l'abranchialité.)
6. Not all aquatic creatures are abranchial; many have gills. (Tous les créatures aquatiques ne sont pas abranchiales; beaucoup ont des branchies.)
7. Abranchial characteristics define different animal classes. (Les caractéristiques abranchiales définissent différentes classes d'animaux.)
8. The study focused on abranchial respiration methods. (L'étude s'est concentrée sur les méthodes de respiration abranchiales.)
9. Being abranchial requires specific anatomical adaptations. (Être abranchial nécessite des adaptations anatomiques spécifiques.)
10. Evolutionary biology examines why some species become abranchial. (La biologie évolutive examine pourquoi certaines espèces deviennent abranchiales.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "abranchial" in English

Synonyms: lungless, gill-less, agillate

Antonyms: gilled

Similar Words: terrestrial, pulmonary, skin-breathing

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "abranchial" in French

Synonyms: pulmonaire

Antonyms: branchial

Similar Words: terrestre

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