Forcipulata

plural noun

For·​cip·​u·​la·​ta

fȯ(r)ˌsipyəˈlätə,

-ˈlātə

: the most highly specialized order of starfishes, distinguished by possession of stalked forficulate pedicellariae with three ossicles

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from forcipula (diminutive of Latin forcip-, forceps) + -ata

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