mesopterygium (Meaning)
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mesopterygium (n.)
The middle one of the three principal basal cartilages in the fins of fishes.
Synonyms & Antonyms of mesopterygium
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mesopterygium Sentence Examples
- The mesopterygium is a bony structure that supports the pectoral fins in fishes.
- The mesopterygium is derived from the cleithrum and connects to the scapula at the glenoid fossa.
- In some fish species, the mesopterygium is absent or reduced in size.
- The mesopterygium is an important skeletal element in the locomotion of fishes.
- The mesopterygium provides attachment points for the muscles that move the pectoral fins.
- The mesopterygium is homologous to the scapula in tetrapods.
- The mesopterygium is a key landmark in the identification of fish fossils.
- The mesopterygium has undergone significant evolutionary changes throughout the history of fishes.
- The mesopterygium is a versatile skeletal element that has adapted to a variety of functions in different fish species.
- The mesopterygium is an essential component of the fish skeleton and plays a vital role in its biomechanics.
FAQs About the word mesopterygium
The middle one of the three principal basal cartilages in the fins of fishes.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The mesopterygium is a bony structure that supports the pectoral fins in fishes.
The mesopterygium is derived from the cleithrum and connects to the scapula at the glenoid fossa.
In some fish species, the mesopterygium is absent or reduced in size.
The mesopterygium is an important skeletal element in the locomotion of fishes.
