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Caudal Vertebra

Definition:

The caudal vertebra is a series of small bones that make up the tail of an animal, located in the spinal column.

Examples:

Noun:

• The caudal vertebrae in a dog's tail are responsible for its wagging motion.
• The snake's caudal vertebrae are highly flexible, allowing it to slither smoothly.
• During the examination, the veterinarian counted the caudal vertebrae in the horse's tail.

Adjective:

• The caudal vertebrae region in birds is often fused to form a rigid structure.
• The researcher conducted a study on the caudal vertebrae development in fish species.
• Abnormal growth patterns in the caudal vertebrae can result in tail malformations.

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