Pterygopodium
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pterygopodium is a noun meaning (anatomy) A modified part of the pelvic fin in male elasmobranchs, which serves as a copulatory organ.
Meaning
(anatomy) A modified part of the pelvic fin in male elasmobranchs, which serves as a copulatory organ.
Word Forms
- pterygopodia
Synonyms for pterygopodium
Depending on context, synonyms include clasper.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gonopodium, pterygiophore, propterygium, andropodium, ichthyopterygium, parapodium.
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