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anal erector

Term ID
ZFA:0000617
Synonyms
  • anal erectors
  • erectores anales
Definition
Series of muscles that have a distal attachment at the anteriolateral base of each ray and spike and a proximal attachment to the haemal spines. A tendon runs along one third the dorsoventral length of the muscle toward the attachment at the haemal spine. These muscles act in opposition to the anal depressors to raise the anal fin rays. (1)
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • TAO:0000617
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