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Results for “lobe”

Ichthyological terms, not general ones.

Species 25Articles 1Glossary 7

  • lobe

    A curved or rounded projection, division or outgrowth, especially of an anatomical part.

    Used in 247 profiles

  • epaxial lobe

    Section of the caudal fin located between the base and dorsal margin.

  • bilobed

    Divided into or having two lobes.

    Used in 10 profiles

  • lobate

    Possessing a lobe or lobes; lobed.

    Used in 4 profiles

  • total length

    Straight line measurement of specimen's length taken from the tip of the snout to the tip of the longer lobe of the caudal fin, if applicable, and not taking the curve of the body into account. If the caudal lobes are of equal length they may be compressed along the midline before the measurement is taken. Abbreviated to TL.

    Used in 6 profiles

  • bifid

    Divided into two parts or lobes.

    Used in 35 profiles