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Results for “taxon”

Ichthyological terms, not general ones.

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  • tribe

    In taxonomy, the group ranking below subfamily with a name typically ending in '-ini'.

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  • type

    Can be used to refer to any taxonomic group, the characteristics of which are used for defining related, higher or lower ranking groups. For example, the type of a nominal species is a specimen (type specimen), the type of a nominal genus is the nominal species (type species), and the type of a nominal family is the nominal genus (type genus).

    Used in 783 profiles

  • valid name

    The correct, currently-accepted scientific name for a taxon.

    Used in 4 profiles

  • 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.

    Used in 74 profiles

  • vestigial

    Character or morphological feature having attained a simplified structure and reduced size, function and importance during the evolution of a taxon.

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  • zoological nomenclature

    Taxonomic system of scientific names for zoological taxa and the provisions for the formation, treatment, and use of those names. See ICZN.