Basiventral

/ˌbeɪsɪˈvɛntrəl/ adjective

Definition

In biology, relating to or located at the base of the ventral (belly) side of an organism.

Etymology

From Latin 'basis' (base) + 'ventralis' (relating to the belly). An anatomical descriptor combining positional terms.

Kelly Says

Zoologists use basiventral to describe the underside of creatures—like where a starfish's tube feet attach at the base of its arms; it's a way to be super specific about what part of the organism you're studying.

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