TELOPOD

telopod: translation

n. [Gr. telos, end; pous, foot]

1. (ARTHROPODA: Crustacea)

Part of an appendage distal to the coxa.

2. (ARTHROPODA: Diplopoda)

In males, a modified leg, serving a copulatory function, on one of the posterior segments.

telopod: translation

Part of appendage distal to coxa (limited usage) [McLaughlin, 1980].

Part of limb distal to coxa [Moore and McCormick, 1969].