Definitions

1. noun

In arthropods, the inner, usually the larger, of the two lateral branches of the limb.

“The endopodite is a key feature in the classification of crustaceans.”

2. noun

The inner, usually larger, of the two branches of a limb in certain invertebrates, such as arthropods.

“The endopodite of the arthropod’s limb has multiple functions in movement and balance.”