prosobranch

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Synonyms: podobranch

Antonyms: podobranch

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|zoology}} A [[gastropod]] with [[gill]]s in front of the [[heart]], formerly thought to belong to a single group, {{taxfmt|Prosobranchia|subclass}}.

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|of gills}} Placed in front of the [[heart]].
2. {{lb|en|of a gastropod}} Having [[gill]]s placed in front of the heart.

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