HOMOCERCAL

homocercal

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

homocercal

(ichthyology) Describing the symmetric tail of a fish that has two lobes extending from the end of the vertebral column.

Coordinate terms

• diphycercal

• heterocercal

• protocercal

Source: Wiktionary


Ho`mo*cer"cal, a. Etym: [Homo- + Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Having the tail nearly or quite symmetrical, the vertebral column terminating near its base; -- opposed to heterocercal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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