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Maxilliped vs Gnathopodite - What's the difference?

maxilliped | gnathopodite | Hyponyms |

Gnathopodite is a hyponym of maxilliped.



As nouns the difference between maxilliped and gnathopodite

is that maxilliped is one of the appendages on the heads of some crustaceans behind the maxillae, used for feeding while gnathopodite is any leg-like appendage of a crustacean that is modified to serve as a jaw.

maxilliped

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One of the appendages on the heads of some crustaceans behind the maxillae, used for feeding.
  • Derived terms

    *maxillipedary

    gnathopodite

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (zoology) Any leg-like appendage of a crustacean that is modified to serve as a jaw.
  • Hyponyms

    * maxilliped (Webster 1913)