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maxillipede

maxillipede is the alternative form of maxilliped.

Meaning of maxilliped

Noun

maxilliped (plural maxillipeds)

  1. 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).
    • Flattened carapace and claws, and large modified maxillipeds used to gather planktonic food.2001, Julian Sprung, Invertebrates: A Quick Reference Guide, page 164

Forms of maxillipede

pluralmaxillipedes

Origin of maxillipede

From maxilla + -i- + -pede.

Questions about maxillipede

What is maxillipede the alternative form of?
Maxillipede is the alternative form of maxilliped.

Words near maxillipede in the dictionary

  1. maxilliferous
  2. maxilliform
  3. maxilliped
  4. maxillipedal
  5. maxillipedary
  6. maxillipede
  7. maxillipedes
  8. maxillipeds
  9. maxillo-
  10. maxillo-mandibular
  11. maxillo-palatine

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