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ventral ridge

[VEN-trəl rɪdʒ]
nounpl: ventral ridges
crista ventral
1. A longitudinal ridge or elevation on the ventral (belly) surface of an organism, particularly found in fish, reptiles, or other animals
The ventral ridge of the fish helps reduce drag during swimming.
A crista ventral do peixe ajuda a reduzir a resistência durante a natação.
2. In anatomy, a raised anatomical structure located on the underside or anterior surface of a body part
The ventral ridge of the embryo is crucial for proper development.
A crista ventral do embrião é crucial para o desenvolvimento adequado.
Synonyms
ventral keelabdominal ridge
Antonyms
dorsal ridge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crista ventral
Standard anatomical/zoological term used in Brazilian scientific literature
Portugal
crista ventral
Standard anatomical/zoological term used in Portuguese scientific literature
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