Otophysic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to a connection between the swim bladder and inner ear in certain species of fish. not-comparable

    "Melanoids were formerly placed in the family Moridae; however, they lack an otophysic connection and X-Y caudal bones, and, therefore, are considered to be a separate family (Marshall 1965)."

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"Melanoids were formerly placed in the family Moridae; however, they lack an otophysic connection and X-Y caudal bones, and, therefore, are considered to be a separate family (Marshall 1965)."

Etymology

From oto- + physic.

Related phrases

inner earswim bladder

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