scaphocerite en · NOUN
Etymology
From scapho- + Ancient Greek κέρας (kéras, “horn”) + -ite.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scaphocerites | Number=Plur | lexicographic |