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Thesaurus: gnathastegite

One of a pair of broad plates, developed from the outer maxillipeds of crabs, and forming a cover for the other mouth organs.

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  1. n. One of a pair of broad plates, developed from the outer maxillipeds of crabs, and forming a cover for the other mouth organs.