biramous

bi·ra·mous

[bahy-rey-muhs]
adjective Biology.
consisting of or divided into two branches: a biramous appendage.
Also, bi·ra·mose [bahy-rey-mohs, bahy-ruh-mohs] .


Origin:
1875–80; bi-1 + ramous

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biramous (ˈbɪrəməs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
divided into two parts, as the appendages of crustaceans

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biramous bi·ra·mous (bī-rā'məs)
adj.
Consisting of or having two branches, as the appendages of an arthropod.

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