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tail

caudal subdivision

An external caudal extension of the body. In chordates, the tail is post-anal, in other animals the anus ends in the tail.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure subdivision of organism along main body axis
Latin Name caudal subdivision

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tail?

An external caudal extension of the body. In chordates, the tail is post-anal, in other animals the anus ends in the tail.

What is the Latin name for the tail?

The Latin name for the tail is caudal subdivision.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:0002415 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — tail Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.