About The Word Homocercal
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Homocercal
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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)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Homocercal: Related Terms | Find terms related to Homocercal: See Also | 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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