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Results for “maxillary”

Ichthyological terms, not general ones.

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  • 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

  • premaxillary

    Of or relating to either or both premaxillae.

    Used in 59 profiles

  • 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

  • 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

  • ascending process

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

    Used in 4 profiles