neuracanth

neuracanth
the neural spine

Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.

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  • neural spine — the dorsal spine on top of the neural arch, directed backwards. These spines are bifid posteriorly in Diodontidae. Also called neuracanth and neurapophysis …   Dictionary of ichthyology

  • processus spinosus dorsalis — (plural processus spinosi dorsales)) neural spine (the dorsal spine on top of the neural arch, directed backwards. These spines are bifid posteriorly in Diodontidae. Also called neuracanth and neurapophysis) …   Dictionary of ichthyology

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