cirripede
cirriped (ˈsɪrɪˌpɛd)
/ (ˈsɪrɪˌpiːd) /
any marine crustacean of the subclass Cirripedia, including the barnacles, the adults of which are sessile or parasitic
of, relating to, or belonging to the Cirripedia
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How to use cirripede in a sentence
In no sessile cirripede are the orifices produced or tubular, as is the case with several genera amongst the Lepadid.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles DarwinIt is directed posteriorly, the sophagus extending anteriorly; both these directions being the same as in the mature cirripede.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles DarwinA sketch of the position of the young cirripede within the pupa, was made by the camera.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles DarwinAt this age there is no trace of the vesicul seminales, so conspicuous in the mature cirripede.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles DarwinIn the young cirripede, after the metamorphosis, there is no trace of this medial dorsal suture, or of the wider sternal surface.
A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia (Volume 2 of 2) | Charles Darwin
Scientific definitions for cirripede
[ sîr′ə-pēd′ ]
Any of various small marine crustaceans of the subclass Cirripedia, which includes the barnacles. Some cirripedes become internal parasites of other marine invertebrates in the adult stage, while others (the barnacles) attach themselves to objects and grow a hard shell. Cirripedes are related to copepods.
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