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distal

Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
No Taxon (Glossary)
No Taxon (D)
No Taxon distal
Identification
Further away from the main axis of the animal along the axis of an appendage, as the tip of a wing or the end of a leg.
Contributed by Chuck Entz on 2 June, 2007 - 3:59pm
Additional contributions by Robin McLeod
Last updated 3 October, 2007 - 11:01pm

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