Bicaudal

/baɪˈkɔːdəl/ adjective

Definition

Having two tails or tail-like appendages.

Etymology

From bi- (two) + caudal (relating to a tail, from Latin cauda meaning tail). Emerged in zoological and anatomical terminology in the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Some tadpoles and fish larvae develop with two temporary tail structures—ancient biology texts called these bicaudal forms because they defied the usual one-tail rule!

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