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Results for “genital”

Ichthyological terms, not general ones.

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  • genital

    Of or relating to the genitals or the process of biological reproduction.

    Used in 74 profiles

  • genitals

    The genitalia.

    Used in 8 profiles

  • genital papilla

    Small tube arising from the urogenital opening in some fishes through which male or female gametes are expelled. May only be visible during the reproductive period depending on taxon. Its shape can sometimes used as a feature to identify the gender of an individual.

    Used in 114 profiles

  • genitalia

    The reproductive organs, especially used in reference to external sex organs.

  • urogenital

    Of, relating to, or denoting both the urinary and genital organs.

    Used in 2 profiles

  • congenital

    Of or relating to a condition that is existent at birth especially those that are non-hereditary and/or abnormal.

  • ovipositor

    Tubular structure used to deposit eggs in some fishes. Formed by an extension of the genital opening and usually concealed but sometimes becomes visible prior to spawning. Also referred to as the genital papilla.

    Used in 31 profiles

  • papilla

    Small, nipplelike projection of tissue. See genital papilla.

    Used in 31 profiles

  • cloaca

    Common cavity into which the intestinal and urogenital tracts open in many fishes.

    Used in 13 profiles