baculum
Word Origin for baculum
C20: New Latin, from Latin: stick, staff
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Historical Examples of baculum
The baculum in Glaucomys is the most distinctive of that of any American sciurid.
Genera and Subgenera of ChipmunksJohn A. White
The base of the baculum is broad but not so broad as in most species of Spermophilus.
Genera and Subgenera of ChipmunksJohn A. White
It should be noted that not all species can be keyed out on the basis of the baculum.
The Baculum in Microtine RodentsSydney Anderson
The baculum does not, however, suddenly reach its maximum maturity.
The Baculum in Microtine RodentsSydney Anderson
The baculum in Microtus ochrogaster—orientation and variation with age.
The Baculum in Microtine RodentsSydney Anderson