BASIPTERYGIUM
\bˈe͡ɪsɪptəɹˌɪd͡ʒəm], \bˈeɪsɪptəɹˌɪdʒəm], \b_ˈeɪ_s_ɪ_p_t_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_dʒ_ə_m]\
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A bar of cartilage at the base of the embryonic fins of some fishes. It develops into the metapterygium.
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A bar of cartilage at the base of the embryonic fins of some fishes. It develops into the metapterygium.
By Noah Webster.
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.