subcaudate

/ˌsʌbˈkɔːdeɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling the subcaudal region, especially in reptiles and amphibians, the region below the tail

“The subcaudate pits in the fossilized skull provided valuable information about its evolution.”

2. noun

a structure or region below the caudal (tail) region of an animal

“The subcaudate process is a distinctive feature of the species found in the fossil record.”

Synonyms

  • subcaudal
  • subcaudian

Antonyms

  • supracaudal
  • supracaudian