bipectinate
or bi·pec·ti·nat·ed
[ bahy-pek-tuh-neyt or bahy-pek-tuh-ney-tid ]
/ baɪˈpɛk təˌneɪt or baɪˈpɛk təˌneɪ tɪd /
adjective Zoology, Botany.
having both margins toothed like a comb, as the antennae of certain moths.
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Words nearby bipectinate
biparietal diameter, biparous, bipartisan, bipartite, biparty, bipectinate, biped, bipedal, bipedalism, bipennate, bipenniform
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Example sentences from the Web for bipectinate
Bipectinate: antennae having comb-like teeth or processes on Beach side of each joint.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. SmithBipectinate with the branches on each side alternately long and short.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4)|William KirbySpire of shell much reduced; two bipectinate ctenidia, the right being the smaller; no operculum.