anterior dorsomedial process of autopalatine

In cypriniforms the anterior portion of the palatine has a dorsomedial process which abuts against the mesethmoid. Such a process is not present in other ostariophysans or in other primitive teleosts.

Type Organ
Parent Structure bony projection

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What is the anterior dorsomedial process of autopalatine?
In cypriniforms the anterior portion of the palatine has a dorsomedial process which abuts against the mesethmoid. Such a process is not present in other ostariophysans or in other primitive teleosts.

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