| Term Name: | anal depressor |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | anal depressors, depressores anales |
| Definition: | Series of muscles that have an anterior attachment at posteriorlateral base of each ray and posterior attachment at the haemal spines. These muscles act in opposition to the anal erectors to lower the anal fin rays. |
| Appears at: | Unknown |
| Evident until: | Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult) |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000466] |
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