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Air Bladder

Definition: An organ found in many fishes that helps them maintain buoyancy and adjust their depth in water.

Part of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. It refers to the organ in a fish's body.
2. It can also refer to a similar organ found in some other animals, such as the swim bladder in amphibians.
3. In a more general sense, it can denote any bladder-like structure that contains air.

Usages:

Popular: In popular usage, the term "air bladder" primarily refers to the organ in fishes that helps them maintain buoyancy.

Local: In local contexts, especially within scientific communities, "air bladder" is a more specific term, often used to differentiate the organ in fish from similar structures found in other animals.

Sample Sentences:

• The air bladder of a fish acts as a floatation device, allowing it to control its buoyancy.
• Due to a puncture in its air bladder, the fish was unable to maintain its position in the water column.
• The swim bladder, a type of air bladder found in amphibians, helps them control their depth in the water.

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