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LEPIDOSIS [1 record]

Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
DEF

The arrangement and character of the scales or shields of an animal.

CONT

Both species also present the same pattern of cephalic squalation and neuromasts; additionally, males are similar in having a light blue iris, a light blue dorsal and anal fins with red curved stripes, and a red caudal fin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
DEF

Ensemble des écailles d'un animal.

Spanish

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