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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Describing a symmetric tail fin in which the vertebral column extends to the tip. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

heterocercalhomocercal

Etymology

From Ancient Greek διφυής (diphuḗs, “of double nature”) (compare δι- (di-) and φύω (phúō)) + κέρκος (kérkos, “tail”).

Related phrases

tail fin

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