Maxilliped
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Maxilliped is a noun meaning One of the appendages on the heads of centipedes and some crustaceans behind the maxillae, used for feeding. The maxillipeds, known as forcipules, give centipedes their scientific name, Chilopoda (lip-foot).
Meaning
One of the appendages on the heads of centipedes and some crustaceans behind the maxillae, used for feeding. The maxillipeds, known as forcipules, give centipedes their scientific name, Chilopoda (lip-foot).
Example Sentences
Flattened carapace and claws, and large modified maxillipeds used to gather planktonic food.
Word Forms
- maxillipeds
- maxillipede
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include maxillipede, centiped, pedipalp, cheliped, maxillopod, chelicera.
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