exopodite

[ ek-sop-uh-dahyt ]

noun

, Zoology.

1. the outer or lateral branch of a two-branched crustacean leg or appendage. Compare endopodite, protopodite.

Other Words From

• ex·op·o·dit·ic [ek-sop-, uh, -, dit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exopodite¹

First recorded in 1865–70; exo- + -pod + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

Exopodite: The outer one of the two main branches into which the typical limb of any segment is divided.

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The exopodite is present on the maxillipeds, but disappears from the walking-feet in the higher forms.

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The third exopodite of the cephalon was apparently about 15 mm.

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Length of the longest exopodite which can be traced, about 20 mm.

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At the distal end of the coxopodite arise the endopodite and exopodite.

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