| marsupite | <paleontology> A fossil crinoid of the genus Marsupites, resembling a purse in form. See: Marsupial. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| marsupium | <anatomy> Origin: L, a pouch], The pouch, formed by a fold of the skin of the abdomen, in which marsupials carry their young; also, a pouch for similar use in other animals, as certain Crustacea. The pecten in the eye of birds and reptiles. See Pecten. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |