gill

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Mycologists use dichotomous keys to identify the species of mushroom based on its physical characteristics including the cap, stem, ring and gills.

From Los Angeles Times

I nodded slowly, knowing he was right; staring at the fish as they writhed and gasped, gills straining for water.

From Literature

"Many fossils show soft parts including gills, guts, eyes and even nerves," he added.

From Barron's

On the underside of its cap are white gills and spores.

From Los Angeles Times

Their gill arch system forms a funnel that is widest at the mouth and narrows toward the gullet.

From Science Daily