hyposkeletal (Meaning)
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hyposkeletal (a.)
Beneath the endoskeleton; hypaxial; as, the hyposkeletal muscles; -- opposed to episkeletal.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hyposkeletal
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hyposkeletal Sentence Examples
- The hyposkeletal structure of the animal provides support and protection for its soft tissues.
- In hyposkeletal animals, the muscles are attached to the underside of the skeleton, providing rigidity and stability.
- Hyposkeletal skeletons are typically composed of cartilage, which allows for flexibility and growth.
- The hyposkeletal system of sharks and rays consists of a series of cartilaginous rods that support the body and fins.
- The hyposkeletal skeleton of lampreys is characterized by a lack of vertebrae and a highly flexible notochord.
- Hyposkeletal animals exhibit a wide range of body forms, from the elongated lampreys to the flattened skates.
- The hyposkeletal system in tunicates provides support and protection for the fragile mantle and internal organs.
- The evolution of hyposkeletal structures has allowed animals to adapt to diverse aquatic environments.
- Hyposkeletal animals often have a more flexible and maneuverable body than those with endoskeletons.
- Researchers study hyposkeletal structures to gain insights into the evolutionary history and adaptations of various animal groups.
FAQs About the word hyposkeletal
Beneath the endoskeleton; hypaxial; as, the hyposkeletal muscles; -- opposed to episkeletal.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The hyposkeletal structure of the animal provides support and protection for its soft tissues.
In hyposkeletal animals, the muscles are attached to the underside of the skeleton, providing rigidity and stability.
Hyposkeletal skeletons are typically composed of cartilage, which allows for flexibility and growth.
The hyposkeletal system of sharks and rays consists of a series of cartilaginous rods that support the body and fins.
