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Term : scale count above and below the lateral line

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English scale count above and below the lateral line These counts include the scales nearest the base of the first dorsal and anal fin elements, but not the scale on the dorsal and ventral midline. The counts are made diagonally to, but not including, the lateral line row. The proper position may vary with species. scale counts
lateral line
dorsal fin
French nombres d'écailles au-dessus ou au-dessous de la ligne latérale   nombres d'écailles
ligne latérale
nageoire dorsale
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