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Homocercal

Homocercal Meaning & Definition
Homocercal Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Homocercal?

[adj] (ichthyology) possessing a symmetrical tail that extends beyond the end of the vertebral column (as in most bony fishes)

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Homocercal In Webster's Dictionary

\Ho`mo*cer"cal\, a. [Homo- + Gr. ? tail.] (Zo["o]l.) Having the tail nearly or quite symmetrical, the vertebral column terminating near its base; -- opposed to heterocercal.

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