In species possessing more than a single dorsal fin, the space between the first and second fins.
Glossary: interdorsal
Glossary: internal filter
A filter located inside the aquarium and typically used for smaller tanks due to its reduced capcity for media compared to external filters.
Glossary: International Code of Zoological Nomenclature
Set of fixed rules for the naming of animals and the resolution of problems in zoological nomenclature.
Glossary: International Union for Conservation of Nature
The world’s largest and most influential environmental organisation.
Glossary: interopercle
One of the bones comprising the operculum.
Glossary: interopercular
Of, relating to, or located on the interopercle.
Glossary: interopercular spine
Spine located on the interopercle, present in some fishes.
Glossary: interorbital
Of, relating to, or located on the space between the eyes
Glossary: interorbital distance
The shortest measurable distance between the eyes.
Glossary: interradial
Located between two fin rays or spines.
Glossary: interradial membrane
The membrane connecting fin rays and spines in fishes.
Glossary: interspecific
Existing or occurring between different species. Opposite of intraspecific.
Glossary: interstitial
Relating to or inhabiting the small spaces between tissue, organs, or grains of a substrate.
Glossary: intertidal
Of or being the area between high and low tide marks; recurrently covered and exposed by tides.
Glossary: intraspecific
Existing or occurring within a given species. Opposite of interspecific.
Glossary: introduced species
See exotic species.
Glossary: intromittent
Used in reference to a modified fin of a male which aids in transfer of gametes to the female during reproduction.
Glossary: invalid
In zoological nomenclature, of an available name or nomenclatural act that is not valid under the ICZN code.
Glossary: invalid name
In zoological nomenclature, any available name for a taxon other than the valid name.
Glossary: invasive
Most commonly used in reference to a native or non-native species with the tendency to spread widely that does or is likely to cause environmental, economic and/or ecological harm, though may also be applied to widespread, usually non-native, species that do not exert such adverse effects.
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