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ctenii

plural noun
cten·ii | \ ˈtenēˌī , ˈtēn- \

Definition of ctenii 

: spinules or teeth on the posterior margin of a ctenoid scale

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History and Etymology for ctenii

New Latin, from Greek kten-, kteis comb

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