homocercal

adjective

possessing a symmetrical tail that extends beyond the end of the vertebral column (as in most bony fishes)

Roots

homoshomo- · Greek · same kerkoscerc- · Greek · tail alis-al · Latin · pertaining to

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The word homocercal breaks down into 3 roots of Greek and Latin origin: homo-, from Greek homos (“same”); cerc, from Greek kerkos (“tail”); and -al, from Latin alis (“pertaining to”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.