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ventral

/ˈvɛntrəl/

Translations

ventralnoun

ventrals

/ˈvɛn.trəl/

Technical biology/herpetology usage: a ventral scale or plate.

Synonyms

ventral surface

ventraladjective

more ventral

Comp.

most ventral

Super.

/ˈvɛntrəl/

The ventral side of the fish is lighter in color.

Вентральная сторона рыбы светлее по цвету.

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ventralnoun

A ventral scale or plate on the underside of certain vertebrates, especially snakes or fish.

The scientist recorded 162 ventrals on the python before releasing it.

ventraladjective

Relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or plant.

The ventral side of the fish is lighter in color compared to its dorsal side.

Situated on or directed toward the lower surface of an organism.

The ventral fins of the shark help it to stabilize while swimming.