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Dorsal spines are bony structures that protrude from the back (dorsal side) of certain animals, particularly fish. These spines provide support and protection, and their shape and arrangement can vary depending on the species. Dorsal spines are commonly found on fish to deter predators or aid in swimming

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dorsal spines
Those dorsal spines are laden with venom.
Ocular peduncles are bearing small dorsal spines.
Both dorsal spines are long.
There are four dorsal spines.
Its dorsal spines are venomous.
It is elongate triangular and has two pairs of dorsal spines.
Its venomous dorsal spines can inflict a painful wound.
Some myths portray them with a row of dorsal spines.
Each of the dorsal spines is covered in an individual integumentary sheet.
It has sharp dorsal spines.
The long dorsal spines may have been a defense against predators.
In both species the first two dorsal spines are hardly noticeable.
It will jam itself there by means of its powerful dorsal spines.
Plumieri also has numerous dorsal spines and rough teeth.
There are clusters of cirri at tips of the first three dorsal spines.

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Above the dorsal spines they have a star containing eight points.
There is no notch in the membrane between the third and fourth dorsal spines.
Lionfish have venomous dorsal spines that are used purely for defense.
Handling requires special care because of the sharp teeth and large dorsal spines.
Some species have venomous dorsal spines and are capable of inflicting serious injuries if handled.
Sometimes a black spot appears on the membrane between the first and second dorsal spines.
They often hold the first two dorsal spines forward over the head.
This set of dorsal spines composed a trigger system which is a characteristic from the family Balistidae.
Shin Godzilla would later depict Godzilla firing lasers out of his dorsal spines and tail.
The stone fishes have 13 sharp dorsal spines that contain extremely poisonous venom.
There is only one dorsal fin, with four to five dorsal spines.
In addition, the dorsal spines in Sphenacodon ferocior are proportionately 45 % taller than in Sphenacodon ferox.
Like other Scorpaenifomes, it possesses venomous dorsal spines which deliver its venom.
Spinosaurs were discovered in 1912 from a fossil which included its characteristic dorsal spines.
Popular image of an adult chupacabra, complete with head and dorsal spines ( LeCire / public domain ).
Its subspecific name cristata is Latin for " crest " referring to the animal 's dorsal spines.
They are the only grouper with 10 dorsal spines.
There may be a bright blue, red-edged spot over the first three dorsal spines.
They have a strong spiny ridge and 16 dorsal spines.

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