Bicaudate

Pronunciation
/bi-kaw-DAYT/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Bicaudate
Plural
Bicaudates

Definition

Having two tails or a forked appendage.

Etymology

From Latin 'bi-', meaning 'two', and 'cauda', meaning 'tail'.

Example

The bicaudate tail of certain flies allows for efficient maneuvering in flight.

Related Terms

  • Fork
  • Appendage