Plural of endopod; the inner branches of two-branched limbs in crustaceans.
From endopod + -s (plural marker). A straightforward plural of the singular anatomical term.
Examining the endopods of different crustacean species is like reading their evolutionary resume—variations in shape, hair patterns, and joint structure tell you exactly what ecological role that species evolved to play.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.