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plural of gonopodium
Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
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Fish anatomy — The anatomy of fish is primarily governed by the physical characteristics of water, which is much denser than air, holds a relatively small amount of dissolved oxygen, and absorbs light more than air does. Body (1) operculum (gill cover), (2)… … Wikipedia
gonopodium — (plural gonopodia)) the specialized rays at the front of the anal fin in males, modified as a trough or united as a tube, used to transfer sperm to the female, e.g. in Poeciliidae, Horaichthyidae and Embiotocidae … Dictionary of ichthyology
gonopodium — gonopodial, adj. /gon euh poh dee euhm/, n., pl. gonopodia / poh dee euh/. Ichthyol. the modified anal fin of a male poeciliid fish, serving as an organ of copulation. [GONO + PODIUM] * * * … Universalium
reproductive system, animal — Introduction any of the organ systems by which animals reproduce. The role of reproduction is to provide for the continued existence of a species; it is the process by which living organisms duplicate themselves. Animals compete with… … Universalium
gonopodium — ˌgänəˈpōdēəm noun Etymology: New Latin, from gon + podium : the anal fin of a male fish when modified to serve as a copulatory organ * * * gonopodial, adj. /gon euh poh dee euhm/, n., pl. gonopodia / poh dee euh/. Ichthyol. the modified anal fin… … Useful english dictionary
