Ephippium

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA depression in the sphenoid bone; the pituitary fossa.

2.NounA saddle-shaped cavity or pouch to contain the winter eggs, situated on the back of water fleas (Diplostraca spp.; Cladocera spp.)

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