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Results for “pharyngeal”

Ichthyological terms, not general ones.

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  • pharyngeal

    Of, relating to, or located on the pharynx.

    Used in 30 profiles

  • pharyngeal teeth

    Opposing patches of teeth located on the upper and lower portions of the branchial arches in many fishes, e.g., cyprinids. Variable in structure and to an extent, function.

    Used in 55 profiles

  • epibranchial

    Bone or cartilage forming the upper part of the gill arch, positioned between the ceratobranchial and pharyngobranchial.

    Used in 90 profiles

  • hyoid arch

    Either of the second pair of pharyngeal or gill arches. Supports part of the tongue and the branchiostegal rays.