narial

American

[nair-ee-uhl] / ˈnɛər i əl /

Also narine

adjective

Anatomy.

of or relating to the nares or nostrils.

narial British

/ ˈnɛərɪəl /

adjective

anatomy of or relating to the nares

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Etymology

Origin of narial

1865–70; < Latin nāri ( s ) nostril ( see nares) + -al ¹

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In Gomphotheriidae, the narial region was most similar to modern day elephants, suggesting they had a relatively flexible trunk.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2023

The narial region in Choerolophodontidae suggested that they had a relatively primitive, clumsy trunk.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2023

The three families also showed differences in their stages of trunk evolution, which could be inferred from the narial structure -- the region surrounding the nostrils.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2023

The plane of the narial rim is oblique to the lateral surface of the maxilla.

From Two New Pelycosaurs from the Lower Permian of Oklahoma by Richard C. Fox

The large narial opening at the highest point of the head probably indicates an aquatic mode of life, and there seems to have been a soft valve to close the nostrils when under water.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 5 "Dinard" to "Dodsworth" by Various

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