protopodite
the basal portion of a two-branched crustacean leg or other appendage.
Origin of protopodite
1- Also pro·to·pod [proh-tuh-pod]. /ˈproʊ təˌpɒd/.
Other words from protopodite
- pro·top·o·dit·ic [pruh-top-uh-dit-ik], /prəˌtɒp əˈdɪt ɪk/, adjective
- Compare endopodite, exopodite.
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How to use protopodite in a sentence
The chelæ were measured from the inner angle of the joint of the protopodite to the angle of articulation with the dactylopodite.
Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 | VariousThe coxopodite does not correspond to the protopodite of higher Crustacea, the basipodite remaining as a separate entity.
The Appendages, Anatomy, and Relationships of Trilobites | Percy Edward RaymondThe exopodite springs from the basipodite and that segment is closely joined to the coxopodite, producing a protopodite.
The Appendages, Anatomy, and Relationships of Trilobites | Percy Edward RaymondIn the adult the endopodite is a mere vestige, while the flat outgrowths from the protopodite have become very large and bear set.
The Appendages, Anatomy, and Relationships of Trilobites | Percy Edward RaymondIts basal portion (protopodite) bears on its inner side a powerful hook-like bristle.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume II (of 4) | Francis Maitland Balfour
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