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anal retractor

Term ID
ZFA:0005896
Synonyms
  • infracarinalis posterior
  • retractor analis
Definition
Longitudinal unpaired muscle that attaches to the base of the most posterior ray of the anal fin (usually ray 14) and runs posteriorly into he hypaxial musculature of the caudal fin. The anal retractor pulls the anal fin toward the body. (1)
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
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