Definitions for: Cirripedia


[n] barnacles



Webster (1913) Definition: Cir`ri*pe"di*a, n. pl. [NL., fr. L. cirrus curl +
pes, pedis, foot.] (Zo["o]l.)
An order of Crustacea including the barnacles. When adult,
they have a calcareous shell composed of several pieces. From
the opening of the shell the animal throws out a group of
curved legs, looking like a delicate curl, whence the name of
the group. See Anatifa.

Synonyms: subclass Cirripedia

See Also: Balanidae, barnacle, cerriped, cerripede, class, class Crustacea, Crustacea, family Balanidae, family Lepadidae, Lepadidae

Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat



Related Resources:
animlas that start with p
animlas that start with h
l letter animals