Gonopodial

/ˌɡɒnoʊˈpoʊdiəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or describing gonopods or gonopodia; involving reproductive appendages or fin-like structures specialized for mating.

Etymology

From gonopodium with the adjective suffix '-ial,' forming an adjective that describes anything related to reproductive appendages.

Kelly Says

Scientists can identify different fish species by their gonopodial structures—each species evolved slightly different shapes and sizes for their reproductive fins!

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