patagia

/pəˈtɑːɡɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of wing membrane, especially in bats and pterosaurs, extending from the body to the long third or fourth finger.

“The paleontologist examined the fossilized patagia of the ancient pterosaur.”

Synonyms

  • patagium
  • wing membrane

Antonyms

  • wing bone
  • wing plate