- pararostrum
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a projection of the posterior part of an otolith, somewhat anterior to the postrostrum, the most posterior point
Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
pararostrum
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excisura minor — the notch in the margin of the fish otolith separating the postrostrum and pararostrum … Dictionary of ichthyology
postrostrum — the posterior point of an otolith, generally longer than the pararostrum … Dictionary of ichthyology
sagitta — (plural sagittae)) the otolith in the sacculus, the largest of the otoliths except in Cyprinidae and Siluridae. Also called sacculith. It has been used for identification of species, for identification from remains in the diet of other organisms … Dictionary of ichthyology
