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Glossary: interdorsal

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In species possessing more than a single dorsal fin, the space between the first and second fins.

Glossary: internal filter

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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

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Set of fixed rules for the naming of animals and the resolution of problems in zoological nomenclature.

Glossary: International Union for Conservation of Nature

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The world’s largest and most influential environmental organisation.

Glossary: interopercle

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One of the bones comprising the operculum.

Glossary: interopercular

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Of, relating to, or located on the interopercle.

Glossary: interopercular spine

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Spine located on the interopercle, present in some fishes.

Glossary: interorbital

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Of, relating to, or located on the space between the eyes

Glossary: interorbital distance

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The shortest measurable distance between the eyes.

Glossary: interradial

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Located between two fin rays or spines.

Glossary: interradial membrane

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The membrane connecting fin rays and spines in fishes.

Glossary: interspecific

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Existing or occurring between different species. Opposite of intraspecific.

Glossary: interstitial

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Relating to or inhabiting the small spaces between tissue, organs, or grains of a substrate.

Glossary: intertidal

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Of or being the area between high and low tide marks; recurrently covered and exposed by tides.

Glossary: intraspecific

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Existing or occurring within a given species. Opposite of interspecific.

Glossary: introduced species

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See exotic species.

Glossary: intromittent

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Used in reference to a modified fin of a male which aids in transfer of gametes to the female during reproduction.

Glossary: invalid

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In zoological nomenclature, of an available name or nomenclatural act that is not valid under the ICZN code.

Glossary: invalid name

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In zoological nomenclature, any available name for a taxon other than the valid name.

Glossary: invasive

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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.