caudal bony plate
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peduncular plate(s) — the bony plate(s) on the caudal peduncle of some Acanthuridae which become sharply keeled forming a defensive weapon, e.g. in Prionurinae and Nasinae (in Acanthurinae there is a posteriorly hinged erectile sharp spine in a groove) … Dictionary of ichthyology
first uroneural — caudal bony plate (any ossified plate helping to support the tail fin. A name given to the first larger pair of uroneurals, situated on the curve of the upturned posterior end of the vertebral column. Preferably called first uroneural) … Dictionary of ichthyology
Ichthyology terms — Ichthyology uses several terms that are unique to the science.Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z NOTOC A * Abdomen: belly * Abdominal: pertaining to the belly * Actinosts: a series of bones at the base of the pectoral… … Wikipedia
perciform — ▪ fish order Introduction any member of the order Perciformes, a group of bony fishes with more than 6,000 species placed in about 150 families. The order is the largest group of fishes in the world today. Perciform fishes occur in… … Universalium
salmoniform — ▪ fish Introduction any member of the order Salmoniformes, a diverse and complex group of fishes. The order consists of about 1,000 species in the freshwaters and in the oceans of the world. Included are the familiar trout, salmon, and pike … Universalium
Fish anatomy — The anatomy of fish is primarily governed by the physical characteristics of water, which is much denser than air, holds a relatively small amount of dissolved oxygen, and absorbs light more than air does. Body (1) operculum (gill cover), (2)… … Wikipedia
Bowfin — Taxobox name = Bowfin regnum = Animalia phylum = Chordata classis = Actinopterygii ordo = Amiiformes ordo authority = Hay, 1929 familia = Amiidae familia authority = Bonaparte, 1838 genus = Amia species = A. calva binomial = Amia calva binomial… … Wikipedia
Drymoreomys — Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum … Wikipedia
Monticolomys — Conservation status Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1] … Wikipedia
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