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plural of nuchal
Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
nuchalia
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extrascapula — (plural extrascapulae)) small bones bordering the posterior margin of the skull roof in primitive Teleostomi. They apparently originate from enlarged scales. One of a series of from 2 8 bones known variously as cervicals, extrascapulars, nuchalia … Dictionary of ichthyology
nuchal — 1) pertaining to the nape; (plural nuchalia) 2) extrascapula (one of a series of small bones bordering the posterior margin of the skull roof in primitive Teleostomi. They apparently originate from enlarged scales. One of 2 8 bones known… … Dictionary of ichthyology
