Meaning Of The Word Maxilliped

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maxilliped in American English
any one limb of the three pairs of appendages behind the maxillae in crustaceans, esp. in decapods, modified for aid in feeding
noun: one member of the three pairs of appendages situated immediately behind the maxillae of crustaceans

maxilliped in British English
noun: any member of three pairs of appendages in crustaceans, behind the maxillae: specialized for feeding

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