pterygiophore en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English pterygium Ancient Greek -φόρος (-phóros)der. New Latin -phorusbor. English -phore English pterygiophore From pterygium + -phore.
Meanings
- (qualifier:marine biology) Any of the bones in a fish that support the dorsal fin. There are two to three of them: proximal, middle, and distal. In spinous fins the distal is often fused to the middle or not present at all.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pterygiophores | Number=Plur | lexicographic |