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Definition of Maxilliped

1. n. One of the mouth appendages of Crustacea, situated next behind the maxillæ. Crabs have three pairs, but many of the lower Crustacea have but one pair of them. Called also jawfoot, and foot jaw.

Definition of Maxilliped

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Medical Definition of Maxilliped

1. One of the mouth appendages of Crustacea, situated next behind the maxillae. Crabs have three pairs, but many of the lower Crustacea have but one pair of them. Synonym: jawfoot, and foot jaw. Origin: Maxilla + L. Pes, pedis, foot. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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