Pedicellariae

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA 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.

Synonyms

globiferous tridentate triphyllous pedicellaria pedicellate pyrenomycetes cyclostomata phycomycetes polypodiaceae pedicel ciliophora pediculosis

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