patagium

/pæˈtæɪdʒiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A membrane or fold of skin that serves as a parachute, typically found in gliding mammals such as flying squirrels.

“The patagium of the flying squirrel allowed it to glide long distances through the forest canopy.”

Synonyms

  • gliding membrane
  • parachute membrane

Antonyms

  • non-gliding membrane
  • non-parachute membrane