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Meaning of hypural
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hypural (a.)
Under the tail; -- applied to the bones which support the caudal fin rays in most fishes.
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Under the tail; -- applied to the bones which support the caudal fin rays in most fishes.
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The hypural element of the caudal fin provides structural support and flexibility.
In some fish species, hypurals are modified into keels or spines for defense.
The number and arrangement of hypurals vary among different fish groups.
Hypurals are homologous to the vertebrae of the vertebral column.
