Definition of Hypoplastra. Meaning of Hypoplastra. Synonyms of Hypoplastra

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Definition of Hypoplastra

Hypoplastra
Hypoplastron Hy`po*plas"tron, n.; pl. Hypoplastra. [Pref. hypo- + plastron.] (Anat.) The third lateral plate in the plastron of turtles; -- called also hyposternum.

Meaning of Hypoplastra from wikipedia

- contains the anterior bridge strut. The posterior half is made up of two hypoplastra (containing the posterior bridge strut) and the rear is a pair of xiphiplastra...
- entoplastron, as well as paired epiplastra, entoplastra, hyoplastra, hypoplastra and xiphiplastra (Pritchard & Trebbau, 1984). The oldest records of Pan-Chelidae...