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rear

To breed an organism and play some part in caring for the young.

Used in 64 species profiles

Ambastaia nigrolineata
Ambastaia sidthimunki
Anatolichthys anatoliae
Anatolichthys villwocki
Ancistomus sp. L147
Aphaniops dispar

Related terms

cleithrum
Major bone of the pectoral girdle. Extends upward from the pectoral fin base and forms the rear margin of the branchial cavity. Articulates with the supracleithrum dorsally, the scapula and coracoid ventrally. Also known as proscapulum.
insertion
Point on the body of a fish at which emerges the front or rear edge of a fin.
laterocaudal
Located or orientated on the side towards the rear.
posterior
Located near or towards the rear end; further back in position.
supraoccipital
Of, relating to, or being the supraoccipital bone, a median bone in the upper rear part of the skull.
trailing edge
The rear edge or margin of a moving body such as a fish fin.

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