Main Page | See live article | Alphabetical index Pedicellariae are commonly found on Echinoderms. They serve to keep the body surface clear of encrusting organisms. Each pedicellariae is composed of three forcep-like extensions which can pinch or cut of settling larvae. Pedicellariae are normally present around the base of a spine. This article is from Wikipedia. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.