"procerite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: procerites [plural]
Etymology: From pro- + Ancient Greek κέρας (kéras, “horn”) + -ite. Etymology templates: {{af|en|pro-|κέρας|-ite|lang2=grc|t2=horn}} pro- + Ancient Greek κέρας (kéras, “horn”) + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun}} procerite (plural procerites)
  1. (zoology) The segment next to the flagellum of the antennae of crustaceans. Categories (topical): Zoology Categories (lifeform): Animal body parts

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