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endoskeleton

/en-doh-skel-i-tn/US // ˌɛn doʊˈskɛl ɪ tn //UK // (ˌɛndəʊˈskɛlɪtən) //

内骨骼,内骨架,内层骨架,内架子

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Zoology.

    • : the internal skeleton or framework of the body of an animal.

Examples

  • This is contrasted with the human skeletal system, which is classified as an endoskeleton.

  • Apparently have endoskeleton, but organization of the internal organs remains obscure.

  • These membrane bones are so intimately related to the true endoskeleton that they will be described with it.

  • The various bones composing the endoskeleton are united to one another either by sutures or by movable joints.

  • Bone is in many cases exoskeletal, but it will be most conveniently described with the endoskeleton.

  • In general fish with a greatly developed dermal armour have the endoskeleton poorly developed; and the converse also holds good.