Ephippium Definition

noun

(anatomy) A depression in the sphenoid bone; the pituitary fossa.

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(zoology) A saddle-shaped cavity to contain the winter eggs, situated on the back of Cladocera.

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Other Word Forms of Ephippium

Noun

Singular:
ephippium
Plural:
ephippia

Origin of Ephippium

  • Latin, saddlecloth, from Ancient Greek on + horse.

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