Definition of Acrotarsium. Meaning of Acrotarsium. Synonyms of Acrotarsium

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Definition of Acrotarsium

Acrotarsium
Acrotarsium Ac`ro*tar"si*um, n. [NL., from Gr. ? topmost + ? tarsus.] (Zo["o]l.) The instep or front of the tarsus.

Meaning of Acrotarsium from wikipedia

- the anterior of the metatarsus can be called an "acrometatarsium" or "acrotarsium". Reticula are located on the lateral and medial surfaces (sides) of...
- cancella; scutella; scutes. Also defined: reticulae; acrometatarsium / acrotarsium. The scales of birds are composed of keratin like their beaks and claws...