Definition of ceratobranchial in English:
ceratobranchial
nounˌsɛrətə(ʊ)ˈbraŋkɪəlˌkɛrətə(ʊ)ˈbraŋkɪəl
Zoology Each of the paired ventral cartilaginous sections of the branchial arch in fishes.
Example sentencesExamples
- As mentioned above, the coracoid also articulates with terminal ceratobranchial through a coracoid condyle.
- Thus, each of the branchial arches, the arches which actually function as respiratory arches in fishes, has an epibranchial and a ceratobranchial.
- Lateral expansion occurs through rotation of the curved ceratobranchials I and 2 about their articulations with the hyoid body.
- In Amia, as in many actinopterygian fishes, the ceratobranchials do much of the mundane work and heavy lifting.
- The inner surface of the right operclc can be observed, and also some branchial arch elements such as the ceratobranchial and hypobranchial.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Greek keras, kerat- 'horn' + branchial (see branchia).