homocercal meaning

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homocercal (adjective): possessing a symmetrical tail that extends beyond the end of the vertebral column (as in most bony fishes).

Definition of homocercal

  1. possessing a symmetrical tail that extends beyond the end of the vertebral column (as in most bony fishes)

    Opposite: heterocercal

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HO · words ending in AL · 10-letter words

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