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词汇 pedicellaria
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Definition of pedicellaria in English:

pedicellaria

nounPlural pedicellariae ˌpɛdɪsəˈlɛːrɪəˌpedəsəˈlerēə
Zoology
  • A defensive organ like a minute pincer present in large numbers on an echinoderm.

    〔动〕(棘皮动物的)叉棘,叉刺

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Typically, these are tube feet, pedicellaria, and gills.
    • Accessory ossicles are the spines, spinelets, granules, and pedicellariae that occur in abundance on most asteroids.
    • A few species that use their pedicellariae to capture prey may even feed on fish.
    • However, if touched with a blunt object, the spines turn away, allowing the pedicellariae to be the primary mode of defense.
    • Some types of pedicellariae and specialized spines of urchins contain venom used in self-defense.

Origin

Late 19th century: modern Latin, from Latin pediculus 'small foot' (see pedicel).

Definition of pedicellaria in US English:

pedicellaria

nounˌpedəsəˈlerēə
Zoology
  • A defensive organ like a minute pincer present in large numbers on an echinoderm.

    〔动〕(棘皮动物的)叉棘,叉刺

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Typically, these are tube feet, pedicellaria, and gills.
    • A few species that use their pedicellariae to capture prey may even feed on fish.
    • Accessory ossicles are the spines, spinelets, granules, and pedicellariae that occur in abundance on most asteroids.
    • However, if touched with a blunt object, the spines turn away, allowing the pedicellariae to be the primary mode of defense.
    • Some types of pedicellariae and specialized spines of urchins contain venom used in self-defense.

Origin

Late 19th century: modern Latin, from Latin pediculus ‘small foot’ (see pedicel).

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