pedicellaria

== English == === Etymology === From New Latin pedīcellus (“small foot”) +‎ -aria. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌpɛdɪsəˈlɛəɹi.ə/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌpɛdəsəˈlɛɹi.ə/ Rhymes: -ɛəɹi.ə === Noun === pedicellaria (plural pedicellariae) (biology) A small, stalk-shaped structure of the sea urchin and other echinoderms, which has three pincer-like structures at the end that perform cleaning functions and serve as defense against predators. ==== Related terms ==== pedicel ==== Translations ====