Term Name:	branchiostegal ray
Synonyms:	branchiostegal rays
Definition:	Dermal bone that is a flattened element that supports the branchiostegal membrane. Branchiostegal rays are generally present in a series articulating ventrally or ventro-medially with the anterior and posterior ceratobranchials whereas the most posterior ray articulates with the subopercle. The branchiostegal ray is paired.
Ontology:	[UBERON:2000476]