Meaning of hectocotylus | Babel Free
Definitions
A modified arm of any of several male cephalopods that functions as a reproductive organ by transferring sperm to the mantle of the female.
Equivalents
Polski
hektokotylus
Русский
гектокоти́ль
Examples
“When not in use⟳, the male's hectocotylus hides in a pouch, leaving him to go about his business with only seven arms.”
“The hectocotylus, like⟳ many other genitals, is made of soft tissues which are unlikely to be fossilised.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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