Pedipalp

Quick meaning: Pedipalp is a noun meaning (zootomy) Either of a second pair of appendages near the mouth of many arachnids, variously specialized as pincers, sensory or locomotory organs.

Meaning

(zootomy) Either of a second pair of appendages near the mouth of many arachnids, variously specialized as pincers, sensory or locomotory organs.

Example Sentences

The defensive movements, on the other hand, involve the whole of the pedipalp being drawn in towards the midline.

The pedipalp trochanter has a prominent process on its inferior surface, separated by a large area not haired nor spinulated: it serves for the allodgement of the ventral spine of the pedipalp basitarsus when the tibia closes to the femur;

Word Forms

• pedipalps

Synonyms for pedipalp

Depending on context, synonyms include palp, palpus, pedipalpus.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pedipalpus, palp, palpiger, palpifer, palpimanid, palpicorn.

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