hectocotylus

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A modified arm of any of several male cephalopods that functions as a reproductive organ by transferring sperm to the mantle of the female.
    — When not in use, the male's hectocotylus hides in a pouch, leaving him to go about his business with only seven arms.

词形变化

hectocotyli plural

词源

From New Latin, corresponding to hecto- + Ancient Greek κότυλος (kótulos, “small cup”).
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