scaphocerite
scaphocerite · scaphocerites
A flattened plate or scale attached to the second joint of the antennae of many…A flattened plate or scale attached to the second joint of the antennae of many crustaceans, typically used for locomotion, but which sometimes has a sensory function.
Meaning
1 sensesA flattened plate or scale attached to the second joint of the antennae of many crustaceans, typically used for locomotion, but which sometimes has a sensory function.
Origin
From scapho- + Ancient Greek κέρας (kéras, “horn”) + -ite.From scapho- + Ancient Greek κέρας (kéras, “horn”) + -ite.
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Forms
plural: scaphocerites| Singular | scaphocerite |
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