Pedicellaria
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɛdɪsəˈlɛəɹi.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pedicellaria is a noun meaning (biology) A small, stalk-shaped structure of the sea urchin and other echinoderms, which has three pincer-like structures at the end that perform cleaning functions and serve as defense against predators.
Meaning
(biology) A small, stalk-shaped structure of the sea urchin and other echinoderms, which has three pincer-like structures at the end that perform cleaning functions and serve as defense against predators.
Example Sentences
Short inconspicuous spines hidden by large, flower-like pedicillaria.
Word Forms
- pedicellariae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include globiferous, tridentate, pedicel, pedicellation, pedicellus, pedinellid.
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