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scaphocerite

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English

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Etymology

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From scapho- +‎ Ancient Greek κέρας (kéras, horn) +‎ -ite.

Noun

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scaphocerite (plural scaphocerites)

  1. (zoology) 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.