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keel

Ridgelike structure located on the ventral surface, caudal peduncle or caudal fin base in certain fishes.

Used in 35 species profiles

Abramites hypselonotus
Acanthicus adonis
Acanthicus hystrix
Alfaro cultratus
Baryancistrus beggini
Carinotetraodon borneensis

Related terms

carinate
Possessing a distinct ridge or keel.
caudal peduncle
The typically narrow section of the body located between the posterior of the dorsal and anal fins and caudal fin origin. Its depth is measured vertically at the narrowest point.
caudal-fin
Also referred to as the tail fin, it's main purpose is thrust and propulsion.
subcarinate
Partially keeled; somewhat resembling a keel.
ventral
Of, on, or relating to the underside of an animal or plant; abdominal.

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