MAXILLIPEDS
(noun)
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Maxillipeds.
Definitions
Maxillipeds - as a noun
One of the appendages on the heads of centipedes and some crustaceans behind the maxillae, used for feeding. the maxillipeds, known as forcipules, give centipedes their scientific name, chilopoda (lip-foot).
Example Sentences
"The crab uses its maxillipeds to tear apart its food."
"The maxillipeds of a mantis shrimp are highly specialized for capturing and killing prey."
"The maxillipeds of certain types of krill are modified into filter-feeding structures."
"The horseshoe crab uses its maxillipeds to hold onto its prey while feeding."
"The snapping shrimp's powerful maxillipeds create a loud sound when they close rapidly."
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Is MAXILLIPEDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, maxillipeds is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MAXILLIPEDS has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.
Is MAXILLIPEDS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, maxillipeds is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMAXILLIPEDS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.
Is MAXILLIPEDS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, maxillipeds is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMAXILLIPEDS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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