scale pocket

A continuous flap of skin with scales implanted in pockets or invaginations [Baldwin, CC and Johnson GD. 1996. Interrelationships of Aulopiformes. Pages 355-404 in MLJ Stiassny, LR Parenti, and DG Johnson, (eds.), Interrelationships of fishes. Academic Press, San Diego, CA.].

Type Organ
Parent Structure skin flap

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scale pocket?
A continuous flap of skin with scales implanted in pockets or invaginations [Baldwin, CC and Johnson GD. 1996. Interrelationships of Aulopiformes. Pages 355-404 in MLJ Stiassny, LR Parenti, and DG Johnson, (eds.), Interrelationships of fishes. Academic Press, San Diego, CA.].

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