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hyporhachides (pl.)
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- The hyporhachides, also known as the hypobranchial bones, support the lower jaw in fish.
- Hyporhachides are located on the floor of the pharynx and articulate with the ceratohyals and epihyals.
- The first pair of hyporhachides are fused together to form the basibranchial.
- The remaining hyporhachides are paired, with the first pair being the shortest.
- Hyporhachides are cartilaginous in most fish, but they can be ossified in some species.
- The length and shape of hyporhachides can vary depending on the feeding habits of the fish.
- Hyporhachides play a role in the respiratory and feeding mechanisms of fish.
- The hyporhachides of bottom-dwelling fish tend to be robust and well-developed.
- In some species of fish, the hyporhachides are modified to support venomous fangs.
- Hyporhachides are an important part of the branchial basket, which is responsible for respiration in fish.
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The hyporhachides, also known as the hypobranchial bones, support the lower jaw in fish.
Hyporhachides are located on the floor of the pharynx and articulate with the ceratohyals and epihyals.
The first pair of hyporhachides are fused together to form the basibranchial.
The remaining hyporhachides are paired, with the first pair being the shortest.
