paxilla

paxilla
n.; pl. -lae [L. paxillus, a peg]
1. A small spine or peg.
2. (ECHINODERMATA: Asteroidea)
A raised ossicle on the aboral surface, crowned with small movable spines or granules. paxilliform adj..

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