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HYPURAL

\hˈa͡ɪpjʊɹə͡l], \hˈa‍ɪpjʊɹə‍l], \h_ˈaɪ_p_j_ʊ_ɹ_əl]\

Definitions of HYPURAL

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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A bony structure, formed by the fused haemal spines of the last few vertebrae, which supports the caudal fin in certain Fishes.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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