stylopod

/ˈstaɪloʊpɒd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of appendage, especially one that is stalk-like, in certain arthropods, such as crustaceans.

“The crustacean’s stylopod helped it to move through the water with greater agility.”

Synonyms

  • appendage
  • stalk

Antonyms

  • none