heteracanth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having spines of different sizes.
  2. Having the spines of the dorsal fin asymmetrical, or thickened alternately on the right and left sides.

Word forms

heteracanth

Etymology

From hetero- + Ancient Greek ἄκανθα (ákantha, “spine”).

Related words

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