branchial region
A B C D E F G H I L M O P R S T U V

One of two relatively large, lateral regions of carapace overlying gills (branchiae). May be subdivided (from anterior to posterior) into epibranchial, mesobranchial, and metabranchial regions/lobes/areas.
(M. Stachowitsch, 1992)

Alternative form for branchial region : branchial.

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