What Are Examples of Appendages?
In Vertebrates, an Appendage Can Refer to a Locomotor Part Such as a Tail, Fins on a Fish, Limbs (Legs, Flippers or Wings) on a Tetrapod; Exposed Sex Organ...
In vertebrates, an appendage can refer to a locomotor part such as a tail, fins on a fish, limbs (legs, flippers or wings) on a tetrapod; exposed sex organ; defensive parts such as horns and antlers; or sensory organs such as auricles, proboscis (trunk and snout) and barbels.
What are appendages on the human body?
Your arm is an appendage to your body. Appendage often describes body parts, either on humans or animals. If it's something that sticks out — like a finger, tail, or leg — chances are it can be called an appendage. ... In this sense, the word takes on a negative connotation: the appendage is not important.
What is an appendage in biology?
Appendages are highly complex structures consisting of multiple tissues that have some ability to regenerate individually (epidermis, muscle, cartilage and bone, nerve). From: Regenerative Biology and Medicine (Second Edition), 2012.
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