Definition of Metapterygium. Meaning of Metapterygium. Synonyms of Metapterygium

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Definition of Metapterygium

Metapterygium
Metapterygium Me*tap`te*ryg"i*um, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? after + ? fin.] (Anat.) The posterior of the three principal basal cartilages in the fins of fishes. -- Me*tap`ter*yg"i*al, a.

Meaning of Metapterygium from wikipedia

- structure, the metapterygium, expands out from the rear of the coracoid plate. More than six particularly slender radials attach to the metapterygium. Many traits...
- three basal plates on pectoral fin (propterygium, mesopterygium and metapterygium), its pectoral fin had only two basal plates and lacked mesopterygium...
- single-crowned and non-growing scales, a pectoral fin composed of metapterygium with an accompanying ‘whip’ attached and a distinctive first dorsal...