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gnathopod
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One of a set of three paired appendages on the thorax of a decapod crustacean, located just posterior to the maxillae and used in feeding.
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One of a set of three paired appendages on the thorax of a decapod crustacean, located just posterior to the maxillae and used in feeding.
“{'source': 'https://en.wikipedia.org', 'text': 'An appendage which is modified to assist in feeding is known as a maxilliped or gnathopod.'}”
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{'source': 'https://en.wikipedia.org', 'text': 'An appendage which is modified to assist in feeding is known as a maxilliped or gnathopod.'}
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