endaspidean

adj

endaspidean

adj

Etymology From endo- + Ancient Greek ἀσπίς (aspís, “a shield”) + -ean.

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Zoology Obsolete, Rare Having the anterior scutes extending around the tarsus on the inner side; said of certain birds.

  • tarsal envelope endaspidean
  • endaspidean tarsus
Coordinate terms
exaspidean, holaspidean´, pycnaspidean, taxaspidean

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