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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.
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Compressiform
laterally flattened body
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Depressiform
flattened dorsoventrally
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Anguilliform
eel-like
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filiform
thread-like
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Taeniform
ribbon like
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Sagittiform
shaped like an arrowhead, common in pikes and gars
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Globiform
globe-like, porcupine/puffer fish
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