heterocercal

Adjective

Meaning

Having the vertebral column evidently continued into the upper lobe of the tail, which is usually longer than the lower one, as in sharks.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Antonyms

homocercal

Related terms

heterocercy heterocerc

Examples

Sharks possess a heterocercal caudal fin in which the dorsal portion is usually noticeably larger than the ventral portion. Source: Internet

One of the primary characteristics present in most sharks is the heterocercal tail, which aids in locomotion. citation Body covering Chondrichthyans have toothlike scales called dermal denticles or placoid scales. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

heterocephalus heteroceptor heterocerc heterocercal fin heterocercality Heterocercus aurantiivertex