Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

anural

Adjective

əˈnʊr.əl

Definition

Lacking a tail; specifically, referring to animals that do not have a tail or tail-like structure.

Examples

Many species of amphibians are anural during their adult life.
In evolutionary studies, anural fish provide insight into the development of vertebrate anatomy.

Meaning

The term anural is often used in zoology to describe certain species that do not possess a tail. It is derived from the prefix ‘a-‘ meaning without, and ‘nurus’ meaning tail.