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Results for “in-situ”

Ichthyological terms, not general ones.

Species 8Articles 4Glossary 17

  • in-situ

    In its original place or position.

    Used in 102 profiles

  • ex-situ

    The study or maintenance of an organism or groups of organisms outside of the natural habitat

  • ex-situ conservation

    Process of protecting and maintaining an organism outside its natural habitat, e.g., in a zoo or relocation project.

  • branchial arch

    One of the bony or cartilaginous arches situated on either side of the pharynx that form the support for the gills.

    Used in 2 profiles

  • gas bladder

    Gas-filled sac with 1-3 chambers, situated just below the vertebral column in most ray-finned fishes. Its primary function is to aid in buoyancy by offsetting the weight of heavier structures such as bone, but is also used for respiration or sound production in some species. Often reduced in benthic fishes and sometimes absent altogether. Also known as the air or swim bladder.

    Used in 104 profiles

  • humeral

    Of, relating to, or situated on the humerus.

    Used in 25 profiles

  • lateral

    Relating to, situated on or in, or extending towards the side or sides. Opposite of medial.

    Used in 429 profiles

  • medial

    Relating to, situated on or in, or extending towards the middle; median. Opposite of lateral.

    Used in 183 profiles

  • mesocoracoid

    Paired bone situated in the pectoral girdle, below the cleithrum.

  • riverine

    Of, relating to, or situated on a river or riverbank.

    Used in 85 profiles

  • submarginal

    Situated close to the margin of something.

    Used in 64 profiles

  • subopercle

    One of the bones comprising the operculum, situated below the opercle.

    Used in 2 profiles

  • subterminal

    Situated close to the end of something.

    Used in 27 profiles

  • terminal

    In ichthyology, situated at or forming the end of, e.g., a 'terminal' mouth is located at the anterior-most part of the head.

    Used in 25 profiles

  • ventrum

    Relating to or situated on or close to the abdomen or lower surface of an animal's body; abdominal

  • visceral arch

    One of the bony or cartilaginous arches situated on either side of the pharynx that form the branchial arches and lower jaw.