Gilled: meaning, definitions and examples

anatomy feature

Gilled refers to having gills, which are respiratory organs found in many aquatic organisms, allowing them to extract oxygen from water. This term is commonly associated with fish and some amphibians, indicating structures that aid in breathing underwater.

aquatic, branchiate, respiratory

Examples of usage

• The gilled fish thrived in the freshwater lake.

• She studied the gilled organisms during her marine biology class.

• Gilled mushrooms are easily distinguished from non-gilled varieties.

• Many marine animals possess gilled adaptations.