Rostrum (anatomy) - Wikipedia Rostrum (from Latin rostrum, meaning beak) is a term used in anatomy for several kinds of hard, beak-like structures projecting out from the head or mouth of an animal Despite some visual similarity, many of these are phylogenetically unrelated structures in widely varying species
‘Lectern’ vs. ‘Podium’ vs. ‘Pulpit’ vs. ‘Rostrum’: What’s the . . . Many people get confused between the terms lectern, podium, pulpit, and rostrum Here’s a simple explanation to clear things up A lectern is a stand that holds notes or books for a speaker It’s often seen in schools or conferences A podium, on the other hand, is a raised platform where someone stands to speak or conduct music
Rostrum, As Used in Marine Life - ThoughtCo In a crustacean, the rostrum is the projection of the animal's carapace that extends forward of the eyes It projects from the cephalothorax, which is present in some crustaceans and is the head and thorax together, covered by a carapace The rostrum is a hard, beak-like structure In a lobster, for example, the rostrum projects between the eyes
rostrum - Wiktionary, the free dictionary rostrum (plural rostra or rostrums) A dais, pulpit, or similar platform for a speaker, conductor, or other performer He saw a crowd listening to a man who was talking from the rostrum of a kitchen-chair A platform for a film or television camera The projecting prow of a rowed warship, such as a trireme (zoology) The beak