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homocercal

 

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Adjective homocercal has 1 sense
  1. homocercal - possessing a symmetrical tail that extends beyond the end of the vertebral column (as in most bony fishes)
    Antonym:
    heterocercal

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Homocercal

Definition:

Homocercal, in biology, refers to the symmetry and structure of a fish's tail, in which the upper and lower lobes are of equal size and shape.

Sample Sentences:

  • The shark is easily distinguishable by its homocercal tail.
  • Homocercal tails are characteristic of bony fish.
  • The bluegill's homocercal tail aids in its swimming speed and agility.

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