Definition of amplexicaudate
:having the whole tail included in the interfemoral web
—used of various bats
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amplexicaudate
adjective
am·plex·i·cau·date
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Origin and Etymology of amplexicaudate
International Scientific Vocabulary amplexi- (from Latin amplexus, past participle of amplecti) + caudate
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