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gill depth

(pl. gill depths)

Terms discussed: broad, deep, shallow



This refers to the average width of a gill in proportion to the width of the pileus. If, in general, the gills seem wider than usual, the gills are said to be deep or broad. If the gills are narrower than usual, they are said to be shallow.

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