caudal-fin organ

caudal fin organ

Organ that consists of a pouch located on the ventral caudal-fin lobe, opening posteriorly, and composed of glandular tissue. The caudal-fin organ presumably functions to secrete pheromones during courtship.

Type Gland
Parent Structure compound organ
Latin Name caudal fin organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the caudal-fin organ?
Organ that consists of a pouch located on the ventral caudal-fin lobe, opening posteriorly, and composed of glandular tissue. The caudal-fin organ presumably functions to secrete pheromones during courtship.
What is the Latin name for the caudal-fin organ?
The Latin name for the caudal-fin organ is caudal fin organ.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.