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plagiopatagium

noun
pla·gio·patagium | \¦plājēō+\
plural plagiopatagia

Definition of plagiopatagium 

: an extensile membrane connecting the forelimb and hind limb (as of a bat or flying squirrel) and used when spread in flying or gliding

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History and Etymology for plagiopatagium

New Latin, from plagi- + patagium

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