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pelvic girdle

Bony or cartilaginous structure supporting the pelvic fins. Sometimes fused with the pectoral girdle.

Used in 9 species profiles

Aborichthys elongatus
Aborichthys sp. 'AR01'
Aborichthys sp. 'AR02'
Acanthodoras cataphractus
Acanthodoras spinosissimus
Agamyxis pectinifrons

Related terms

pectoral girdle
Bony or cartilaginous structure supporting the forelimbs or anterior fins in vertebrates.
pelvic fin
Either of the pair of fins, also known as pelvic fins, attached to the pelvic girdle in fishes that help control the direction of movement. Correspond to the hind legs in higher vertebrates and vary in position depending on taxon. Sometimes absent entirely.
ventral-fin
Either of the pair of fins, also known as pelvic fins, attached to the pelvic girdle in fishes that help control the direction of movement. Correspond to the hind legs in higher vertebrates and vary in position depending on taxon. Sometimes absent entirely.

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