heteracanth
Meanings
adj
- Having spines of different sizes.
- Having the spines of the dorsal fin asymmetrical, or thickened alternately on the right and left sides.
Word forms
Etymology
From hetero- + Ancient Greek ἄκανθα (ákantha, “spine”).
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