pterygiophore

noun

pte·​ryg·​io·​phore
təˈrijēəˌfō(ə)r,
teˈr-
plural -s
: one of the cartilaginous or bony elements (as basalia and radialia) by which rays of the fin of a fish are supported : actinost

Word History

Etymology

pteryg- + -phore

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“Pterygiophore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pterygiophore. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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