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Dorsally

Definition

adverb

(1) Toward the direction or on the dorsum or back of an organism.

(2) On the dorsal side of.


Supplement

Synonym: dorsad

Compare: ventrally

See also: dorsum


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Re: Spiders

"I have a question about arthropods. In the Phylum Arthropoda, the phylum characteristic is a dorsally located heart, and an open circulatory system. Meaning that if you flip a crab upside down, he won't be able to wash the blood over his organs, so he will die. Now, ...

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by Darwin420
Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:30 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Spiders
Replies: 5
Views: 2369

Spiders

I have a question about arthropods. In the Phylum Arthropoda, the phylum characteristic is a dorsally located heart, and an open circulatory system. Meaning that if you flip a crab upside down, he won't be able to wash the blood over his organs, so he will die. Now, in ...

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by poochpamperer
Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:58 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Spiders
Replies: 5
Views: 2369


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