MAXILLIPED
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Maxilliped.
Maxilliped - as a noun
One of a set of three paired appendages on the thorax of a decapod crustacean, located just posterior to the maxillae and used in feeding.
Example: "An appendage which is modified to assist in feeding is known as a maxilliped or gnathopod."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gnathopodExample Sentences
"The maxilliped is an appendage of crustaceans that is used for feeding."
"Some species of crabs have specialized maxillipeds for capturing prey."
"The maxillipeds of lobsters are modified into powerful pincers."
"The maxillipeds aid in food manipulation and ingestion for many arthropods."
"The barnacle's maxillipeds are used to bring food particles towards their mouth."
Word Game Points
Is MAXILLIPED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, maxilliped is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MAXILLIPED has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is MAXILLIPED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, maxilliped is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMAXILLIPED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.
Is MAXILLIPED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, maxilliped is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMAXILLIPED has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
