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segmented ray
(English) A bilaterally paired fin support that is at least partially subdivided into short block-like sections; may resemble a spine, but is distinguished by segmentation. (See also: soft ray, spine)
rayon segmenté
(French) Paire bilatérale des supports nageoires qui est au moins partialement subdivisé dans des sections courtes en forme de bloc ; peut se ressembler à une épine, mais qui peut être distinguer par segmentation. (See also: soft ray, spine)
raios segmentados
(Portuguese) Suporte de uma barbatana par é pelo menos dividido em pequenas secções; pode parecer um espinho mas é segmentado. (See also: soft ray, spine)

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