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ceratobranchial

Longest bones or cartilages of the branchial arches, located beneath the epibranchials.

Used in 28 species profiles

Retroculus acherontos
Retroculus lapidifer
Retroculus xinguensis
Satanoperca acuticeps
Satanoperca jurupari
Satanoperca rhynchitis

Related terms

branchial arch
One of the bony or cartilaginous arches situated on either side of the pharynx that form the support for the gills.
cartilage
Specialised, toughened, elastic, fibrous connective tissue found in various parts of the body and forming the temporary skeleton in embryonic and very young fishes, but mostly lost as the majority of species mature. Retained throughout life in cartilaginous fishes.
epibranchial
Bone or cartilage forming the upper part of the gill arch, positioned between the ceratobranchial and pharyngobranchial.

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