prepollex
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of prepollex
From New Latin, dating back to 1885–90; see origin at pre-, pollex
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Frogs of the genus Plectrohyla closely resemble species in the Hyla bistincta group but differ principally in having a projecting prepollex.
From A Review of the Frogs of the Hyla bistincta Group by Duellman, William E.
Phyllomedusa is recognized on the basis of a vertical pupil and opposable thumb; Plectrohyla is characterized by the presence of a bony prepollex and the absence of a quadratojugal.
From Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Smilisca by Duellman, William E.
A bony prepollex is present in both sexes.
From Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Smilisca by Duellman, William E.
In the former the voice was retained, and a projecting prepollex spine developed, whereas in the latter the voice was lost, and the prepollex spine did not project.
From A Review of the Frogs of the Hyla bistincta Group by Duellman, William E.
A broad, flat, ossified prepollex is present but does not project as a spine.
From A Review of the Frogs of the Hyla bistincta Group by Duellman, William E.
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