basidorsal

arcualia

Basidorsals are bilaterally paired cartilages on the dorsolateral side of the notochord which are replaced by ossified neural arches or dorsal arcocentra. In otophysan fishes, basidorsal 1, bd2, bd3, and bd4 give rise to parts of the Weberian apparatus.

Type Organ
Parent Structure postcranial axial cartilage
Latin Name arcualia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the basidorsal?
Basidorsals are bilaterally paired cartilages on the dorsolateral side of the notochord which are replaced by ossified neural arches or dorsal arcocentra. In otophysan fishes, basidorsal 1, bd2, bd3, and bd4 give rise to parts of the Weberian apparatus.
What is the Latin name for the basidorsal?
The Latin name for the basidorsal is arcualia.

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