pe·dic·u·late (p -d k y-lt, -l t )adj. Of, relating to, or being the marine teleost fishes of the order Pediculati, characterized by pectoral fins extending from an armlike process and a dorsal fin ray that serves as a lure for prey. n. A pediculate fish. [From New Latin Pedicul t , order name, from Latin pediculus, diminutive of p s, ped-, foot; see pedi-.] |
pediculate [pɪˈdɪkjʊlɪt -ˌleɪt]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) of, relating to, or belonging to the Pediculati, a large order of teleost fishes containing the anglers
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any fish belonging to the order Pediculati
[from Latin pedīculus little foot; see pedicel]
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