The fourth Weberian ossicle. The tripus is a complex modification of the parapophysis and rib of the third vertebra. Anteriorly it attaches to the interosseus ligament and posteriorly it extends as a transformator process embedded in the tunica externa of the swim bladder. [ http://zfin.org/ZDB-PUB-031103-13 ]
This is just here as a test because I lose it
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Subclass of:
- trunk bone
- endochondral bone
- Weberian ossicle
- tripus
- membrane bone
- part of some Weberian ossicle
- part of some vertebra 3