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Results for “caudal keel

Ichthyological terms, not general ones.

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  • caudal keel

    A fleshy, raised ridge extending along the caudal peduncle, most commonly the dorsal surface.

  • keel

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

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  • ventral keel

    Fleshy, longitudinal ridge running along the abdomen and caudal peduncle in some fishes.

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