Definition of Term

skeleton

(English) All the cartilaginous and bony elements comprising the exoskeleton (or dermoskeleton) which includes the dermocranium, secondary pectoral girdle and scales, and the endoskeleton. The latter has a somatic axial component comprising the neurocranium, vertebral column and paraxial elements, a somatic appendicular component comprising the median fins, paired fins, radials, pterygiophores and fin rays, and a visceral component, the viscerocranium, comprising the mandibular arch, the hyoid arch and the branchial arches. Its main function is to strengthen and maintain the shape of an animal. (See also: vertebra, vertebrates, centrum)

squelette

(French) Structure dont la fonction principale est de renforcer et de maintenir la forme d'un animal. (See also: vertebra, vertebrates, centrum)

esqueleto

(Portuguese) Estrutura cuja função principal é suportar e manter a forma de um animal. (See also: vertebra, vertebrates, centrum)

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