
Heterocercal
UK
/ˌhɛtəʊrəˈsɜːkəl/
US
/ˌhɛtərəˈsɜrkəl/

Translation of "heterocercal" into Russian
heterocercal
AdjectiveUK
/ˌhɛtəʊrəˈsɜːkəl/
US
/ˌhɛtərəˈsɜrkəl/
heterocercal
more heterocercal Comp.
most heterocercal Super.
The heterocercal tail of the shark helps it to swim efficiently.
Гетероцеркальный хвост акулы помогает ей эффективно плавать.
Definitions
heterocercal
AdjectiveUK
/ˌhɛtəʊrəˈsɜːkəl/
US
/ˌhɛtərəˈsɜrkəl/
Having an asymmetrical tail fin, typically with the upper lobe larger than the lower lobe, as seen in some fish species.
The shark's heterocercal tail allows it to swim efficiently through the water.