Dorsoposterior

/ˌdɔːsoʊpɔːˈstɪriər/ adjective

Definition

Positioned at or toward both the back and the rear of the body or structure.

Etymology

From Latin 'dorsum' (back) + 'posterior' (farther back, rear). Combines two directional terms to specify a more precise location than either alone.

Kelly Says

The dorsoposterior fin of a fish is toward the back AND the rear—it's the one that helps fish steer and balance as they swim.

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