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homocercal

Syllabification: (ho·mo·cer·cal)
Pronunciation: /ˌhōməˈsərkəl/
Definition of homocercal

adjective

Zoology
  • (of a fish’s tail) appearing outwardly symmetrical but with the backbone passing into the upper lobe, as in all higher fish. Contrasted with diphycercal, heterocercal.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from homo- 'same' + Greek kerkos 'tail' + -al

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