lobefin

/ˈloʊbɛfɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of finned limb found in cetaceans, where the flipper is transformed into a more terrestrial limb.

“The discovery of lobefins in ancient cetaceans helped scientists understand the evolution of these marine mammals.”

Synonyms

  • flipper
  • pectoral

Antonyms

  • digit