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Humeral spot

Humeral spot

Marking near the shoulder on some fish and insects

Humeral spot (from Latin humerus, pertaining to the shoulder) is a mark or pattern found on several species of fish, typically above the pectoral fin.[1]

Humeral spots on species of Hyphessobrycon

In insects, the humeral spot may be found on the costal area of the wing.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Humeral spot". SeriouslyFish.com. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  2. [2]
    "Humeral pale spot". Mosquito Taxonomic Inventory. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
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