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单词 uropod
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Definition of uropod in English:

uropod

noun ˈjʊərə(ʊ)pɒdˈyo͝orəˌpäd
Zoology
  • The sixth and last pair of abdominal appendages of lobsters and related crustaceans, forming part of the tail fan.

    〔动〕尾肢,尾足,腹足

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Only a few parts of the carapace produce the polarization, mainly the antennal scales, maxillipeds, and uropod scales.
    • In contrast, arthropods such as the lobster possess distinct maxillipeds, pereopods, pleopods, and uropods.
    • By examining collected animals after the mission was over Dr. Caldwell discovered other species of deep water stomatopods that have different patterns of polarization on their uropods and tail.

Origin

Late 19th century: from uro-2 'tail' + Greek pous, pod- 'foot'.

Definition of uropod in US English:

uropod

nounˈyo͝orəˌpäd
Zoology
  • The sixth and last pair of abdominal appendages of lobsters and related crustaceans, forming part of the tail fan.

    〔动〕尾肢,尾足,腹足

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In contrast, arthropods such as the lobster possess distinct maxillipeds, pereopods, pleopods, and uropods.
    • By examining collected animals after the mission was over Dr. Caldwell discovered other species of deep water stomatopods that have different patterns of polarization on their uropods and tail.
    • Only a few parts of the carapace produce the polarization, mainly the antennal scales, maxillipeds, and uropod scales.

Origin

Late 19th century: from uro- ‘tail’ + Greek pous, pod- ‘foot’.

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