MeatEater Glossary: Pedicle

MeatEater Glossary: Pedicle

Pedicle \ˈpe-di-kəl\
noun
On the head of ungulates with antlers, the pedicle is a defining feature that is often not seen unless you shoot, kill and euro mount the skull. Callaghan: “It’s a section of skull where the antler connects to the skull.”

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