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Results for “axil”

Ichthyological terms, not general ones.

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  • axil

    The upper angle between a fin and the body of a fish, most often used in reference to the pectoral fin.

  • axillary process

    A modified, often elongate, scale or group of scales located at the base of the pectoral or ventral fins in some fishes.

  • maxilla

    Either of two fused bones forming the upper jaw, displaced inwardly by the premaxilla in some fishes. May bear teeth.

    Used in 38 profiles

  • maxillary

    Of or relating to a maxilla; a jawbone.

    Used in 50 profiles

  • maxillary barbel

    Barbel originating from the distal end of the maxilla on the side of the mouth.

    Used in 143 profiles

  • premaxilla

    Either of the paired, dermal bones located in front of and between the maxillary bones in the upper jaw. Often bear teeth.

    Used in 49 profiles

  • premaxillary

    Of or relating to either or both premaxillae.

    Used in 59 profiles

  • ascending process

    A vertical process on the anterior part of the premaxillary bone in most teleosts.

    Used in 4 profiles

  • palate

    Primarily used in reference to the roof of the mouth but associated bones, including the maxilla and premaxilla, are often included.

    Used in 1 profile

  • palatine

    In morphology, a paired lateral bone above the mouth lying between the vomer and maxillary; the presence or absence of teeth on the palatine is a defining character in the classification of some fishes. Also known as autopalatine.

    Used in 12 profiles