Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
patagia
noun
/pəˈteɪdʒiə/
Definition
A membranous structure allowing gliding or flight in certain animals.
Examples
- The flying squirrel uses its patagia to glide from tree to tree.
- Some species of bats have highly developed patagia that aid in flight.
- The patagia of the flying fish help it soar above the water for short distances.
Meaning
Patagia refers to the skin or membrane that stretches between the limbs of some gliding animals, facilitating their movement through the air.
Synonyms
- membrane
- wing
- flap
