pectoral fin spine

pectoral spine

Pectoral-fin lepidotrichium 1 with mostly co-ossified and unsegmented hemitrichia that form a stiff and usually thick shaft and enlarged basal processes that moveably articulate with the pectoral girdle. The pectoral fin spine may also result from the fusion of several lepidotrichia that form a stiff shaft.

Type Organ
Parent Structure pectoral fin lepidotrichium
Latin Name pectoral spine

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pectoral fin spine?
Pectoral-fin lepidotrichium 1 with mostly co-ossified and unsegmented hemitrichia that form a stiff and usually thick shaft and enlarged basal processes that moveably articulate with the pectoral girdle. The pectoral fin spine may also result from the fusion of several lepidotrichia that form a stif
What is the Latin name for the pectoral fin spine?
The Latin name for the pectoral fin spine is pectoral spine.

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