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(biology) A small, stalk-shaped structure of the sea urchin and other echinoderms, which has three pincer-like structures at the end that perform cleaning functions and serve as defense against predators.
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pedicellaria
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pedicellaria
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Japanese Meaning
海胆などの棘皮動物に見られる、小枝状の器官。先端に3本の鉤爪のような構造があり、掃除機能や捕食者からの防御に用いられる。
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