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Animal Species of ConcernGLOSSARY
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anterior: head region of animal
anteroposteriorly: from head region to tail region
barbel: small, whisker-like projection near the mouth of a fish (functions in tactile and taste sensation)
caudal peduncle: the region directly anterior to the caudal (tail) fin of a fish
dorsal: upper side of animal (back)
lateral line: sensory structure extending from the head region, posteriorly--along the side of the fish; comprised of visible pores that open into a channel beneath the skin's surface
oblique: describes a fish's mouth that angles sharply down from the snout
pelage: the fur of an animal
pinna: external part of ear (pl. pinnae)
posterior: tail region of animal
uropatagium: membrane, or skin, stretching between the legs and tail on both sides of the bat's tail (also called the interfemoral).
ventral: underside of animal (belly)
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