isocercal

adjective

iso·​cer·​cal
1
: having symmetrical upper and lower lobes and a gradually tapering vertebral column
used of the tail fin of a fish
2
: having or relating to an isocercal tail fin
isocercy
ˈ⸗⸗ˌsərsē
-rkē
noun
plural -es

Word History

Etymology

is- + -cercal

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“Isocercal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isocercal. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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