Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diphycercal
adjective
/dɪfɪˈsɜrkəl/
Definition
Referring to a type of fish tail that is symmetrical, with the vertebral column extending into the tail fin.
Examples
- The coelacanth is an example of a fish with a diphycercal tail.
- A diphycercal tail can help in providing lift as the fish swims.
Meaning
A diphycercal tail is one where the tail is forked evenly, and the structure of the tail fin is balanced, often seen in certain primitive fish species.
Synonyms
- Symmetrical tail
- Bifurcated tail
