epipleural

epipleurals

Epipleurals lie below the horizontal septum and are posteroventrally directed. There are ossified epipleurals in certain ostariophysans. In many lower elopocephalan teleosts including ostariophysans the epipleural bones develop an anterodorsal branch so that they are forked proximally.

Type Bone
Parent Structure intermuscular bone
Latin Name epipleurals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the epipleural?
Epipleurals lie below the horizontal septum and are posteroventrally directed. There are ossified epipleurals in certain ostariophysans. In many lower elopocephalan teleosts including ostariophysans the epipleural bones develop an anterodorsal branch so that they are forked proximally.
What is the Latin name for the epipleural?
The Latin name for the epipleural is epipleurals.

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