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suspensorium

Term ID
UBERON:0003108
Synonyms
  • hyopalatine
  • mandibular suspensorium
  • suspensoria
Definition
(1) the arrangement of bones which supports the jaw from the braincase; (2) in teleost fish, a large, usually triangular, bone which supports the jaw. The teleost suspensorium is formed by fusion of various elements which vary among different taxa. http://palaeos.com/vertebrates/glossary/glossarySq.html
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is part of
has parts
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