caudal keel

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Definition of caudal keel in English English dictionary

A lateral ridge found just forward of the tail fin on the caudal peduncle of some types of fast-swimming fish, that provides stability and support to the caudal fin

Related Terms

caudal keels

plural form of caudal keel

Hyphenation

cau·dal keel

Turkish pronunciation

kôdıl kil

Pronunciation

/ˈkôdəl ˈkēl/ /ˈkɔːdəl ˈkiːl/