homocercal

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or having a symmetrical shape or arrangement on both sides of a central axis, especially in the case of the caudal fins of certain fish.

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Variants

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homocercal

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'homos' meaning same and 'kerkos' meaning tail.

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Trivia

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1. Homocercal fins are common in many species of sharks and rays.

2. The evolution of homocercal fins is believed to have played a crucial role in the development of efficient swimming in fish.

3. Some fish, such as eels, have a flexible, elongated body that allows them to have both homocercal and heterocercal fins at different stages of their life cycle.

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1. heterocercal fins: Fins that have different shapes on each side, as opposed to homocercal fins.

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In the context of biology, homocercal fins are often discussed in relation to the evolution of fish species and their adaptation to different environments.

How to Memorize "homocercal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fish swimming with symmetrical, evenly shaped caudal fins.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'homocercal' with 'symmetrical' or 'even' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'homocercal' means 'same tail' in Greek.

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