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adj. [L. forfex, shears; forma, shape]1. Scissorshaped.2. (ECHINODERMATA: Asteroidea)The pedicellaria of certain starfish.
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
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forficiform — for·fic·i·form … English syllables
forficiform — fȯrˈfisəˌfȯrm adjective Etymology: Latin forfic , forfex + English iform : shaped like a scissors; usually : having or being forcipulate pedicellariae with two valves that do not cross when closed compare forcipiform … Useful english dictionary
forcipiform — (ˈ)fȯ(r)|sipəˌfȯrm adjective Etymology: Latin forcip , forceps + English iform : shaped like a forceps; usually : having or being forcipulate pedicellariae with two valves that cross when closed compare forficiform … Useful english dictionary
forcipulate — (ˈ)fȯ(r)|sipyəˌlāt adjective Etymology: New Latin forcipula + English ate : like a small forceps; usually : being or having stalked pedicellariae made up of a basal ossicle with two articulated blades see forcipiform, forficiform; … Useful english dictionary
