"Septiferous" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Septiferous" Meaning

Having or containing septa; full of septa.

"Septiferous" Examples

Septiferous

Septiferous is an adjective that refers to a suffix or appending organ; especially, the apical appendage of the beak in a bird.

Examples

The septiferous bone is a small, cartilaginous structure located at the base of the beak in some birds, particularly waterfowl.
The septiferous nature of the eagle's beak helps it to grasp its prey securely.
In birds like the pelican, the septiferous process helps to filter small fish and other aquatic organisms from the water.
The septiferous growths found on the beaks of some birds are highly vascularized and contain a high proportion of osteoblasts and osteoclasts.
The septiferous appendage of the chick's beak starts to develop before the adult beak shape becomes apparent.