dorsal
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Luffy beetles have the dorsal ridge teeth found in this lineage, but their labrum is not completely sclerotized.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
However, the fossil that led to the discovery of the new species was a recovered dorsal vertebra — a bone from the middle or upper back — which showed distinctive characteristics.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
With its long eel-like body, gaping mouth and bright red dorsal fins, it’s no surprise that the oarfish calls to mind a sea monster.
From Slate ● Nov. 22, 2024
They primarily rely on their dorsal fin, whereas strong swimmers use their caudal fin or back tail, Paig-Tran said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2024
I looked for dorsal fins in the water, as Mr. Patterson directed Sookie around the islands.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
Vocabulary lists containing dorsal
Animals (Zoology) - Introductory
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Unit 2: Evolution
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Animals (Zoology) - Middle School
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