noun
- Plural of baculum; rod-shaped bones found in the penis of many mammals, including primates.
Usage: anatomy; zoology; technical
Examples
- Researchers examined the baculums of various primate species to understand evolutionary relationships.
- The presence or absence of baculums differs significantly across mammalian taxa.
- Paleontologists use baculums as diagnostic features when classifying fossil remains.
- Many carnivores possess well-developed baculums that aid in reproduction.
- The study compared baculums from different populations to assess genetic variation.