· Bifurcate = separated or divided into two different parts
· Bilobate = with two lobes
· Biomass = the amount (on weight terms) of a certain population, or a living stock ...
Bifurcate - Divided into 2 equal branches.
Calice - The opening of the corallite, bounded by the wall.
Centers - The position of the mouths or columellae.
Cerberoid - A solitary polyp with multiple mouths.
These fish have bifurcated suboccular spines located under their eyes and used as a defence mechanism. If a loach deploys its spines while caught in a net, untangling it is difficult and can cause severe injury.
They have bifurcated suboccular spines, located under the eyes, that will raise when stressed, and could poke a hole in the bag. They also have been known to sleep or rest in odd positions.
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