taxonomy |
heterocercality |
heterocercality |
heterocercal |
Derived terms |
Heterocercality is a derived term of heterocercal.
As an adjective heterocercal is
(ichthyology) of a fish's tail, such that the vertebral column bends and extends upwards into the upper lobe of the tail, making it larger than the lower lobe; as in sharks, rays, and skates.