Meaning of dististele | Babel Free

Definitions

The distal portion of the tail-like appendage on a homoiostele.

Examples

“Coordinate term: proxistele”

“The dististele in younger genera is greatly simplified from that of Coleicarpus and appears to function as a flexible buttressing rod to both hold the animal in place (into prevailing currents), as well as, provide a tail surface for locomotion.”

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