Definition of Basipterygial. Meaning of Basipterygial. Synonyms of Basipterygial

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Definition of Basipterygial

Basipterygial
Basipterygium Ba*sip`te*ryg"i*um, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a base + ? a fin.] (Anat.) A bar of cartilage at the base of the embryonic fins of some fishes. It develops into the metapterygium. -- Ba*sip`ter*yg"i*al, a.

Meaning of Basipterygial from wikipedia

- This contrasts to modern sharks where the clasper articulates with a basipterygial cartilage element. The tip of the distal end has a small cap of dermal...