gonopods

Term: gonopods

Literally meaning: “genital  feet”

Origin: Anc Greek

γόνος/gonos(=offspring)> γενεά/ genea(=generation) >γεννώ/geno(= “produce”, “give birth to”)

+πους/pus(=foot)

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Definition

Gonopods are appendages that are the reproductive organs of some arthropods.