trochalopodous

trochalopodous
adj. [Gr. trochos, wheel; pous, foot]
(ARTHROPODA: Insecta)
Refers to a posterior coxae having an articulation of a ball and socket joint; see pagiopodous.

Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. . 2005.

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  • trochalopodous — tro·cha·lop·o·dous …   English syllables

  • trochalopodous — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|läpədəs adjective Etymology: New Latin Trochalopoda + English ous 1. : having the coxae articulated by a ball and socket joint used of an insect 2. : of or relating to the Trochalopoda …   Useful english dictionary

  • pagiopodous — adj. [Gr. pagios, solid; pous, foot] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) In aquatic Hemiptera, refers to the posterior coxae having the articulation in the form of a hinge joint; see trochalopodous …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

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