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Results for “distal”

Ichthyological terms, not general ones.

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  • distal

    Located away from the point or origin of attachment or a central point of the body. Opposite of proximal.

    Used in 133 profiles

  • subdistal

    Meaning 'below distal'; often used to refer to the position of markings in the fins of fishes.

    Used in 15 profiles

  • branched rays

    A soft or segmented fin ray which is distally forked/divided into two.

    Used in 51 profiles

  • maxillary barbel

    Barbel originating from the distal end of the maxilla on the side of the mouth.

    Used in 143 profiles

  • proximal

    Located close to or towards the point or origin of attachment or a central point of the body. Opposite of distal.

    Used in 60 profiles