Heteracanth
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Heteracanth is an adjective meaning (botany) Having spines of different sizes.
Meaning
(botany) Having spines of different sizes.
More Meanings
- (zoology) Having the spines of the dorsal fin asymmetrical, or thickened alternately on the right and left sides.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heterobrochate, acanthocarpous, heteroicous, heterostyled, polyacanthous, acanthocladous.
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