subcaudal

adj, noun — 2 senses

subcaudal

adj

Etymology From sub- + caudal.

1

On the underside of the tail.

  • a snake's subcaudal plates
Derived terms
subcaudally

subcaudal

noun

Etymology From sub- + caudal.

1

Any of the enlarged plates on the underside of a snake's tail.

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