Opening through which water enters branchial chamber under carapace. Typically applied to more restricted opening in crab-like decapod; located antero-ventrally on each side of body, either behind pterygostomial regions or in front of chelipeds. (See also efferent branchial channel)
(M. Stachowitsch, 1992)

Alternative forms for afferent branchial channel : afferent branchial channels, afferent branchial orifice, afferent branchial orifices, inhalant branchial channels.