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Hyomandibula — The hyomandibula is a set of bones that is found in the hyoid region in most fishes. It usually plays a role in suspending the jaws and/or operculum (teleostomi only). In tetrapods, it has become the columella (stapes).ourcesVertebrates… … Wikipedia
hyomandibula — the upper paired deep bone or cartilage of the hyoid region, sometimes taking part in jaw suspension and which supports the opercle. Dorsally it articulates with the otic capsule at the hyomandibular fossa, ventrally with the quadrate and… … Dictionary of ichthyology
hyomandibula — hyo·mandibula … English syllables
hyomandibula — |hī(ˌ)ō+ noun ( s) Etymology: New Latin, from hy + Late Latin mandibula 1. : the hyomandibular arch 2. : a bone or cartilage derived from the hyomandibular arc … Useful english dictionary
hyomandibular — hyomandibula, strictly the adjective … Dictionary of ichthyology
Operculum (fish) — Campanologies hectoris 1. operculum (gill cover), 2. lateral line, 3. dorsal fin, 4. adipose fin, 5. caudal peduncle, 6. caudal fin, 7. anal fin, 8. photophores, 9. pelvic fins (paired), 10. pectoral fins (paired) The operculum of a bony fish is… … Wikipedia
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Tetrapod — Taxobox name = Tetrapods fossil range = Late Devonian to Recent image width = 200px image caption = A Fire Salamander. regnum = Animalia phylum = Chordata subphylum = Vertebrata superclassis = Tetrapoda superclassis authority = Broili, 1913… … Wikipedia
Deep sea fish — Humpback anglerfish Deep sea fish is a term for any fish that lives below the photic zone of the ocean. The lanternfish is, by far, the most common deep sea fish. Other deep sea fish include the flashlight fish, cookiecutter shark, bristlemouths … Wikipedia
Fish migration — Many species of salmon are anadromous and migrate long distances up rivers and streams to spawn. Many types of fish migrate on a regular basis, on time scales ranging from daily to annually or longer, and over distances ranging from a few metres… … Wikipedia
