preural vertebra

caudal fin vertebra

Caudal vertebra that is one of the last caudal vertebrae anterior to the ural vertebrae that with its neural and haemal spines supports the procurrent caudal fin rays or lepidotrichia. The numbering of preural vertebrae is from caudal to rostral direction.

Type Bone
Parent Structure caudal vertebra
Latin Name caudal fin vertebra

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preural vertebra?
Caudal vertebra that is one of the last caudal vertebrae anterior to the ural vertebrae that with its neural and haemal spines supports the procurrent caudal fin rays or lepidotrichia. The numbering of preural vertebrae is from caudal to rostral direction.
What is the Latin name for the preural vertebra?
The Latin name for the preural vertebra is caudal fin vertebra.

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