Term Name: caudal fin
Synonyms: tail, tail fin
Definition: Fin that is the most posterior median fin. It is composed of a complex of three modified centra and modified neural and hemal arches and spines.
Appears at: Pharyngula:Prim-5 (24.0h-30.0h)
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001058]

Relationships
develops from: ventral fin fold
is part of: post-vent region
has parts: caudal fin fat caudal fin lower lobe caudal fin musculature caudal fin skeleton caudal fin upper lobe caudal fin vasculature hypural diastema
is a type of: median fin

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