epipubic

epipubic
\\|epə̇, |epē+\ adjective
Etymology: epi- + pubic
: borne on the pubis; specifically : relating to or being the epipubis or other cartilage, bone, or pair of bones attached in front of the pubis (as the marsupial bones of marsupials and monotremes)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Epipubic — Ep i*pu bic, a. Relating to the epipubis. [1913 Webster] || …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Epipubic bones — are a pair of bones which project forward from the pelvic bones of modern marsupials and of some fossil mammals multituberculates, monotremes, and even eutherians (the ancestors of placental mammals). [cite web |… …   Wikipedia

  • Epipubic bone — Skeleton of Eastern Grey Kangaroo hind legs. Epipubic bones labeled as 10 Epipubic bones are a pair of bones projecting forward from the pelvic bones of modern marsupials and of some fossil mammals: multituberculates, monotremes, and even basal… …   Wikipedia

  • epipubic — epi·pubic …   English syllables

  • epipubic bone — noun a rod like bone that projects forward from the pelvis in monotremes and marsupials …   Wiktionary

  • epipubis — epipubic, adj. /ep euh pyooh bis/, n., pl. epipubes / beez/. Zool. either of a pair of bones in front of the pubis of marsupials. Also called marsupial bones. [1895 1900; EPI + PUBIS] * * * …   Universalium

  • Evolution of mammals — Restoration of Thrinaxodon, a member of the cynodont group, which includes the ancestors of mammals Further information: Evolutionary history of life The evolution of mammals within the synapsid lineage (sometimes called mammal like reptiles )… …   Wikipedia

  • Eutheria — Further information: Evolution of mammals Eutheria Temporal range: 165–0 Ma …   Wikipedia

  • Evolution der Säugetiere — Thrinaxodon gehörte zur Gruppe der Cynodontier, der Vorfahren der Säugetiere Ausgangspunkt der Evolution der Säugetiere waren die Synapsiden – säugetierähnliche Reptilien. Die Entwicklung zu den echten Säugetieren war ein graduell verlaufender… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Mammal — For other uses, see Mammal (disambiguation). Mammals Temporal range: Late Triassic – Recent, 220–0 Ma …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”