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air bladder

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air bladder
n.
1. An air-filled structure in many fishes that functions to maintain buoyancy or, in some species, to aid in respiration. Also called swim bladder.
2. See float.
air bladder
1. An air-filled sac in many fish that helps maintain buoyancy or, in some species, helps in respiration, sound production, or hearing. Also called swim bladder.
2. See float.
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Noun1.air bladderair bladder - an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy
swim bladder, float
sac - a structure resembling a bag in an animal
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