propodite

proʊpɒˈdaɪt

Definitions

1. noun

In arachnology, the propodite is the basal part of the leg of an arachnid, which includes the coxa and the trochanter.

“The study of arachnid anatomy revealed that the propodite plays a crucial role in the arachnid’s movement.”

Synonyms

  • basitarsus
  • coxa