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Fusiform

configuration for fast-swimming, with an elliptical to round cross section and a NARROW caudal peduncle just in front of the caudal fin.

<p>configuration for fast-swimming, with an elliptical to round cross section and a NARROW caudal peduncle just in front of the caudal fin.</p>
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Compressiform

laterally flattened body

<p>laterally flattened body</p>
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Depressiform

flattened dorsoventrally

<p>flattened dorsoventrally</p>
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Anguilliform

eel-like

<p>eel-like</p>
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filiform

thread-like

<p>thread-like</p>
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Taeniform

ribbon like

<p>ribbon like</p>
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Sagittiform

shaped like an arrowhead, common in pikes and gars

<p>shaped like an arrowhead, common in pikes and gars</p>
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Globiform

globe-like, porcupine/puffer fish

<p>globe-like, porcupine/puffer fish</p>