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Yes, heterocercal is playable

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"Heterocercal" Definition

adjective

Relating to, having, or being a tail fin in which the upper lobe is larger than the lower and the vertebral column extends into the upper lobe, as in sharks.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Having the upper lobe larger than the lower with the vertebral column extending into the upper lobe.

Source: Merriam-Webster

Having or relating to a heterocercal tail fin.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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