patagium

flight membrane

A membranous extension of skin that forms the wing material in animals such as bats. It typically comprises a number of patagial segments, stretching from the side of the body between the forelimb digits and sometimes the hindlimbs.

Type Organ
Parent Structure membrane organ
Latin Name flight membrane

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the patagium?
A membranous extension of skin that forms the wing material in animals such as bats. It typically comprises a number of patagial segments, stretching from the side of the body between the forelimb digits and sometimes the hindlimbs.
What is the Latin name for the patagium?
The Latin name for the patagium is flight membrane.

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