antitragus

/ænˈtɪtræɡəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A small ear projection found in some birds, particularly in the order Galliformes, which is thought to be a remnant of a tragus.

“The ornithologist studied the unique ear structure of the Galliformes, including the antitragus, to understand their evolutionary history.”

Synonyms

  • ear projection
  • small cartilage

Antonyms

  • large bone