Propodite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Propodite is a noun meaning (zoology) The sixth joint of a typical leg of a crustacean, usually the penultimate joint.
Meaning
(zoology) The sixth joint of a typical leg of a crustacean, usually the penultimate joint.
More Meanings
- (zoology) One of the muscles responsible for moving the propodite.
Example Sentences
The arrangement of the propodite muscles in the carpopodite is very similar to that of the carpopodite muscles within the meropodite.
Word Forms
- propodites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carpopodite, protopodite, propodus, epipodite, ischiopodite, endopodite.
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