An element formed from the fusion of metapodium bones 2, 3 and 4 in the pedal autopod. [ http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-2165 ]
Synonyms: fused central metatarsals fused metatarsals 2-4
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Term information
taxon notes
The cannon bone of the 3-toed jerboa (jaculus jaculus) is the postnatal fusion of the 3 central metatarsals, which are distinct ossified elements prenatally
Term relations
Equivalent to:
- metatarsal bone and has_fused_element some metatarsal bone of digit 2 and has_fused_element some metatarsal bone of digit 3 and has_fused_element some metatarsal bone of digit 4