gills
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As his star rose, he attracted amused attention with his Manhattan penthouse and Palm Beach compound, both outfitted to the gills in golden decor.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
"Many fossils show soft parts including gills, guts, eyes and even nerves," he added.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
"During food intake, the water flows through the permeable funnel wall, is filtered, and the particle-free water is then released back into the environment via the gills," explains Blanke.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 22, 2025
It’s also helpful to show the gills located underneath its cap, Diaz said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
She has skin that fits and friends and Dad and The Sweetwine Gift and gills and fins in addition to lungs and feet.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
