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gonopodium

[ gon-uh-poh-dee-uhm ]

noun

Ichthyology.
plural gonopodia
  1. the modified anal fin of a male poeciliid fish, serving as an organ of copulation.
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Other Word Forms

  • Dzo·d· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of gonopodium1

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Meanwhile, males from a closely related species mate by simply thrusting their fish penis, a gonopodium, into an unsuspecting female.

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