heterocercy Synonyms
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heterocercy Meaning
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heterocercy (n.)
Unequal development of the tail lobes of fishes; the possession of a heterocercal tail.
heterocercy Sentence Examples
- The heterocercy of sharks, with its extended vertebral column into the upper lobe of the caudal fin, provides stability in the water.
- The heterocercy of salmon allows for efficient swimming during upstream migrations.
- The heterocercy in sturgeons has a reduced lower lobe, enhancing maneuverability.
- The heterocercal tail fin of tuna enables fast and powerful swimming.
- In heterocercal fishes, the dorsal lobe of the caudal fin is larger than the ventral lobe.
- The heterocercy of tarpon aids in their ability to leap out of the water.
- The heterocercal tail fin in bony fishes, such as the flounder, provides asymmetrical thrust.
- Heterocercy is an evolutionary trait that enhances swimming performance in various aquatic environments.
- The heterocercy of eels grants them a serpentine motion for navigating through narrow spaces.
- The heterocercal tail fin of gars contributes to their ambushing capabilities by providing quick bursts of acceleration.
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Unequal development of the tail lobes of fishes; the possession of a heterocercal tail.
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The heterocercy of sharks, with its extended vertebral column into the upper lobe of the caudal fin, provides stability in the water.
The heterocercy of salmon allows for efficient swimming during upstream migrations.
The heterocercy in sturgeons has a reduced lower lobe, enhancing maneuverability.
The heterocercal tail fin of tuna enables fast and powerful swimming.
