Results for “caudal-fin”

hypural

Of, relating to, forming or being one of the partially-fused hemal spines that support the caudal fin rays in most teleosts.

Used in 19 profiles

hypural bones

Series of bones to which the caudal fin rays are attached.

lanceolate

Lance or spear-shaped; gradually tapering to a point. Used to describe the shape of a caudal fin with long central rays.

Used in 19 profiles

lateral scale rows

The number of more-or-less vertically-arranged scale rows present between the upper end of the gill opening and the caudal fin base. Sometimes referred to as vertical scale rows and used in meristic counts when the lateral line is absent, incompletely pored or otherwise difficult to distinguish.

Used in 9 profiles

lunate

Crescent-shaped. Sometimes used to describe a caudal fin with a deeply emarginate shape.

Used in 8 profiles

oxycercal

Used in reference to a caudal fin with a tapering shape.

precaudal

In front of the caudal fin or posterior end of the body.

Used in 13 profiles

truncate

Having a blunt, square, or even end; ending abruptly as if cut off across the base or tip. Often used in reference to caudal fin shape.

Used in 103 profiles

vertebral column

The backbone; the spine; in fishes, the vertebrae running from skull to caudal fin which protect the spinal cord and haemal artery as well as providing attachment for certain muscles used for swimming.