pectoral axillary process

Pectoral axillary process is an elongate structure formed by one or more additional postcleithra or modified scales or a combination of both, that is firmly attached to a skin fold above the articular condyle of the uppermost pectoral fin ray or lepidotrichium 1.

Type Organ
Parent Structure bone of free limb or fin

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What is the pectoral axillary process?
Pectoral axillary process is an elongate structure formed by one or more additional postcleithra or modified scales or a combination of both, that is firmly attached to a skin fold above the articular condyle of the uppermost pectoral fin ray or lepidotrichium 1.

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