uropatagium

noun

uro·​patagium
¦yu̇(ˌ)rō+
1
: the membrane that extends between the thighs of a bat and commonly includes the tail
2
: one of two plates bounding the sides of the anus in insects

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from ur- entry 2 + patagium

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“Uropatagium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uropatagium. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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