caudal

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It has a caudal synarcual, or a specialized adaptation of the ray’s skeletal near the back, which keeps the tail stiff and thereby minimizes the sound of water as it goes about sensing its surroundings.

From Salon

The scientists found that giving this molecule to mice activated the caudal nucleus of the solitary tract, or cNST, which is tucked inside the brainstem.

From Science Daily

"Additionally, developmental changes suggest that vertebral anatomy shifts across development to support a larger body and caudal fin."

From Science Daily

"They work in tandem to utilize the reverse-Kármán vortex street and adjust their caudal fins accordingly."

From Science Daily

I gave it a strong caudal fin—a tail—to allow the shark to swim side to side and propel it forward.

From Literature