Cryptonemieae 
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Aliform, Kehltinotis. or cartilaginous fronil, cmilJKiHeil 
wholly orin part ol cylindrical eeiu connected together 
into Illanionls. AUo t'r<t/>l"tt' ///.,/. iitnl f'r>ti't::n- m<c. / . 
Cryptoneura<krip-to-nu'rii>, .//. [N'L., neut. 
pi. of cryptinii -iirn.1 : sec cri//iloiii-iin>i<x.] A. 
term applied bvkudolphi to certain low organ- 
isms in which nerves were nut known to exist: 
practically synonymous with Arritii. 
cryptoneurous (krip-to-nu'rus), a. [< NL. 
criii>loHi-iiri<s, < (ir. 1,/ir.Trw 1 , hidden, secret, + , r . --,- 
vevpov, nerve.] Having no obvious nervous sys- cryptopine (krip'to-pin), n. [As crypto/mi + 
tern, or not known to have any nerves. -i<-.] A colorless and odorless alkaloid of 
CryptonycMnae(kri]i'io rd-kr n6), .J>J. [NL., 
< t'ryptonyjs (-onycli-) + -''"t'-l A subfamily 
of gallinaceous birds, named from the genus 
1'i-i/ploiiit.r: synonymous with Jtnl/iiliiiii: Also 
are composed of cell-, cither i-olalcd, ax In />rntococ&u, 
anboddad in nincim, a* in ' 7,i/A,-,,r,/x/i'x, or jirranged In 
tllann-llt.H, ll.H ill .VW.w. The iMily mode of rejiroiluctiou 
that has yet been olwerved la by means of non-sexual 
ix>res anil hormogonlu. The color is bluish .grci n, i 
sometimes brown, purple, or pink, caused !>> the jn 
of n peculiar coloring matter, phjcocyail, which oli 
the chlorophyl. Also called Cyaiwphyfvti- . /'A 
j/i"... < . mil /'//I/..... .///.. ./,(.. 
cryptopia (nfo-Wptf), M. [NL., < Or. upv- 
TTOJ-, hidden, + unuv, opium.] Cryptopine. 
opium (CoiH2<jNO 6 ), crystallizing in minute 
in 'isms and naving str 
cryptonym (krip'to-nim), w. [< Gr. . 
hidden, secret, 4- too/in, dial. &wfia, = E. name.] 
Aprivate, secret, or hidden name ; a name which 
one bears in some society or brotherhood. 
Mons. ];. \rouv . . . gravely assures us that, durum 
the Middle Au'es, Tartar was only a cnt/iinnifnt by which 
heretic*, knew each other. 
/.'"/,//, \mong my Hooks, 2d ser., p. 16. 
Cryptonyx (krip'to-uiks), >i. [NL. (C. J. Tem- 
ininck, 181"), as I'rypltmijc), < Gr. Kpi'STof, hid- 
den, T ivuf (onrf-), nail, claw.] A genus of 
gallinaceous birds: a synonym of llollulus. 
Cryptonyxse (krip-to-nik'se), w. pi. Same as 
Crifptninjfliinif. Tritt in inck. 
Cryptopentamera(krip'to-pen-tam'e-ra), n.pl. 
[NL., neut. pi. of 0yptOpMfcMMTM: see rri/p- 
tii/ii iitiim/roKs.] An artificial section of cole- 
opterous insects, now abandoned, including 
species in which all the tarsi have five joints, 
of which the fourth is very minute and con- 
cealed under the third. Westwood substituted 
for this the name I'seudotetramera. 
cryptopentamerous (krip'to-pen-tam'e-rus), 
a. [< NL. cryptopentamcrus, < Gr. K/wnrof, hid- 
den, 4- irvra[tri>/{t;, in five parts. < Trfvre, = E. 
fire, + /KfWf, part.] In entom., having all the 
tarsi five-jointed, but one of the joints minute 
or concealed: subpentamerous ; pseudotetram- 
erous; specifically, pertaining to the Crypto/it H- 
tiiuicrii. 
Cryptophagidae (krip-to-faj'i-de), n. pi. [NL., 
< l'ryptoplini/un 4- -idw.] A family of clavicorn 
Colcoptera or beetles. The dorsal segments of the 
abdomen are partly membranous ; the ventral segments 
are free ; the tarsi are five-jointed ; the incut u m is moder- 
ate or small ; the palpi approximate at base ; the anterior 
coxie are rounded or oval and not prominent ; the poste- 
rior coxro are not silicate, and are separated ; the ventral 
segments aresnhequul ; the middle coxal cavities are closed 
by the sterna; the prosternum is prolonged, meeting the 
mesosU-rnuni ; and the anterior coxal cavities open Iw- 
hin.l 
Cryptophagus (krip-tof 'a-gus), n. [NL. (so 
called from feeding on cryptogams), < erypto- 
(I/IIHIIIS), cryptogam, 4- Gr. Qayeiv, 
eat.] The typical genus of the 
family Crijptopnagidn; containing 
beetles of minute size. 
Cryptophialidse (krip'to-fi-al'i- 
de), n. pi. [NL., < CryptopliitilitM 
+ -iiln'.] A family of abdominal 
< 'in-ipi-tUtt, with no thoracic limbs, 
three pairs of abdominal appen- 
dages, two eyes, an extensile 
mouth, and the sexes distinct, the 
male being very different from 
the female. The species, like other 
Cirripcdia abdomitialia, burrow in shells. 
There are but one or two genera of the 
family. A species of CocMorine is found burrowing in 
oniiers. See I'mi'ti'iilualn*. 
Cryptophialus (krip-to-fi 'a-lus), n. [NL., < 
Gr. d/M'Trof, hidden, 4- $in).>i, a bowl : see pliinl, 
rinl.] The typical genus of the family <Vi//i- 
tOpkialidtK. The only l>n.. ii 
species. ('. niiiiiitiix, is about 
a U'litll of an inch long, and 
is lodged in a Husk-shaped 
carapace. The two early stages 
of development are passed 
through in an egg-like state 
within tlie s:ic of the parent, 
and in the third the limbless 
larva move-, ;:bout by means of 
its antenna-, before it bee es 
li\el in its burrow in a shell. 
Cryptophyceae (krip-to- 
lis'e-6). 11. pi. [XL. (so 
called with reference to 
their trulv crypt ogamic 
' < Gr! KP^TOC, 
ig strongly alkaline properties. 
Cryptoplax (krip v to-plaks), n. [NL., < (Jr. upv- 
TTof, hidden, + jr?^!f, anything fiat and broad, 
as the tails of some crustaceans.] One of the 
leading genera of Chitoni<l<r. 
Cryptopoda (krip-top'o-dS), n. pi. [< Gr. xpv- 
irrof, hidden, 4- iroff (Vo<J-)"= K.foot.] A group 
of crabs, having the legs mostly concealed when 
folded beneath the carapace. 
cryptoporticus (krip-to-pdr'ti-kus), n. [L., < 
Gr. upmri), a crypt, 4- - L. porticus, porch : see 
porch, portico.] In Rom. antiq. : () A portico 
placed before a crypt or an alley between two 
walls, receiving light and air only by means of 
arches or windows^ as illustrated in the villa of 
Diomed at Pompeii. (6) In the country-houses 
of the rich, as interpreted from ancient allu- 
sions, as in Pliny, a covered gallery of which 
the side walls were pierced with wide openings, 
as distinguished from a crypt, of which the 
openings were small and made in one wall only. 
The cryptoporticiis of the second kind was a favorite tie- 
vice for securing cool, fresh air ; that of the first kind not 
only served the same purpose, hut was occasionally used 
for the storage of provisions, etc. 
Cryptoprocta (krip-to-prok'ta), n. [NL., < Gr. 
xptnrruf, hidden, 4- irpuxrAf, the anus, the hinder 
parts.] The typical and only genus of the fain- 
Orypturtifl 
Cryptorhyncliides ikrip -to-rinej'ki-de/.). . pi. 
| N I.., < ( ry/itiiflii/iii-liii.1 + -iili x. | A division of 
the family Curculiomdte, or weevils, the species 
of which are chietly distinguished by possess- 
ing a groove in which the rostrum may be re- 
ceived. sdu'hilirrr, 1826. Al*<il'ri//ilnrl/i/iickidB, 
Cryptorhynchus (krip-to-rinn'k'us), .' [!r. 
k/ir-roi;, hidden. + / ; (.if, snout. J A genus 
of weevils, of the family ('urrulimiiilii-, Diving 
name to a grouji I'ri/iitorlii/iii-liiilix. ///<;/"'. 
Cryptornis (krip-tdrnis), . [NL., < Gr. upv- 
jrruf, hidden, + fywf, a bird.] A genus of fossil 
binls, found in the Upper Eocene: so called be- 
cause its affinities are not evident. It has been 
supposed to be related to the hornbills. 
Cryptostegia (krip-to-ste'ji-a), H. pi. [NL., < 
Gr. Kptm-TOf, hidden, 4- ort]fOtt aT tPH a roof.] In 
Keuss's classification, a group of perforate fo- 
raminifers. 
Cryptostemma (krip-to-steui'a), . [NL., < 
Gr. KpwrTfJf, hidden, + ori/j/ja, a fillet.] The 
typical genux of the family Cryptostemmiilte. 
C. tcestermanni inhabits Guinea, li/n'r/ii, 1838. 
Cryptostemmatidse (krip'to-ste-mat'i-de), M. 
pi. [NL., < <'ry]>tontemma(t-) + -W<K.] A fam- 
ily of tracheate arachnidans, of the order I'ha- 
langida or Opilionina, typified by the genus 
Cryptostemnm. Also written CryptoslenuNidie 
and Cryptiixtrmmiiles. 
Cryptostemmidae (krip-to-stem'i-de), n. pi. 
[NL., < Cryptostemma + -iii 
tostemmatukF. 
, . . 
[NL., < Cryptostemma + -iilti:] Same as t'ryp- 
( Line shows nat- 
iir.it size.) 
see I'liniH.'] The lowest, 
order of Ahjir. in whieli 
sexual rc|iro(liietion is 
not known to occur. n,, ; . 
Cryftepkialus minufus. 
ftil:r>;c(l. 
1. Female, with outer integ- 
ument removed : f, labruni ; 
/. ]>.tl|-i : A', outer m.ixill.i ; 
A, ru.litiit-nt.iry tn.ixilli]H-(l ; 
i . c . . . w.'ll 1,1" S.H- continue. I 
ilit'i mil ..f llic .I|>er1iir,. ,i. f- ; 
/, rrt, alxlntntn.il cirri ; *. .ip- 
]K:nil.ijjes. 3. Male. 
cryptostoma (krip-tos'to-mil), . ; pi. crypto- 
stomata (krip-to-sto'ma-ta)." [NL., < Gr. Kfn*- 
Trrdf, hidden, +' <TT(l//a(T-),"mouth.] In certain 
algffi, as Fucus, a small pit or cavity from which 
arise groups of hairs. 
Cryptotetramera (krip' r to-te-tram'e-rii,), n. pi. 
[NL., neut. pi. of cryptotetramerus : 'see cryptv- 
tetrameroux,] An old section of coleopterous 
insects, including species with four joints to all 
the tarsi, the third being concealed, it contains 
such families as Cnccintliula and Ktulmni/chiila", usually 
grouped under Trimera, and called trimerous. It was 
named PxeutlotrinH'ra by Westwood. 
cryptotetramerous (krip'to-te-tram'e-rus), a. 
[' NL. cry/itotetnimerus, < Gr. K/wirrdf, hidden, 
4- TeT(>a[iep/jf, in four parts, < rtr/xi-, = E. four, 
+ ficpof, a part.] In entom., subtetranierous ; 
pseudotrimerous ; having all the tarsi four-joint- 
ed, but one of the joints minute or concealed. 
cryptous (krip'tus), a. [< Gr. K/IVJTTO^, hidden : 
see crypt.'] Hidden; concealed. Worcester. 
[Rare.] 
cryptozygosity (krip'to-zi-gos'i-ti), . [As 
cryptozyyoux + -ity.] The character of being 
cryptozygous. 
crjrptozygOUS (krip-toz'i-gus), a. [< Gr. />!- 
TTdf, hidden, 4- fj3i/ = li.jugum = E. yoke.] In 
cranial., so constructed that the zygomatic 
arches are not seen when the skull is viewed 
from above. 
Cryptnri (krip-tu'ri), n. pi. [NL., pi. of Cryp- 
tiirun, q. v.] The tinamous, or the family 7V- 
namida:, considered as a super-family or prime 
division of carinate birds, having the palate 
dromaeognathous : synonymous with I>roni(t- 
Ofinatha: 
Crypturidse (krip-tu'ri-de), . pi. [NL., < 
Crypturus + -idee.] The tinamous as a family 
of gallinaceous birds : a synonym of Tiiiamida: 
Crypturinae (krip-tu-ri'ne), n. pi. [NL., < 
Crypturus + -inw.] The tinamous as a sub- 
family of gallinaceous birds of the family Te- 
traonidfF. See Tinamidtt. 
Crypturns (krip-tu'rus), n. [NL. (Illiger, 1811). 
'tops (knp'tops), n. [NL., < Or. gmrfc < G ?. K>v - r&( & dd eu, + o,'^, tail] The tina- 
hidden, + uty (CJIT-), eye.] A genus of chilopod 
rayriapods, of the family (jeophiltdce, having 
17-jointed antennm and 21 body-segments, each 
limb ending in a single-jointed tarsus. The 
species are blind, whence the name. 
cryptorchid (krip-tdr'kid), . Same as cryptor- 
chix. 
cryptorchidism (krip-tdr'ki-dizm), n. [< cryp- 
torchid + -i.m.] Same as cryptorchism. 
cryptorchis (krip-tor'kis), . [NL.. < Gr. xpv- 
-riif. hidden, + t>px<f, testicle.] One whose 
testes have not descended into the scrotum. 
Also eritiitin-cliiil, cri/psorcliiil. cn/pxorcliis. 
cryptorchism (krip-t6r'kizm), n. [< NL. cri/p- 
lorMrmw, q. v.] Eetention of the testicles in 
tho cavity of the abdoint-n, owing to the failure 
of the organs to descend from their primitive 
position into the scrotum. Also cryptorchidism, 
Fous&a (Cryft9fr<xtaferox}. 
ily Cryptoproctidae, containing one species, C. 
J'erox, peculiar to Madagascar. It Is a remarkable 
animal, resembling a civet-cat in some respects, but more 
nearly related to the true cats. 
cryptoproctid (krip-to-prok'tid), n. A carniv- 
orous mammal of the family Cryptoproctidce. 
CryptoproctidaB (krip-to-prok'ti-de), n. pi. 
[NL., < Cryptoprocta 4- -id<c.] A family of 
feline carnivorous quadrupeds, of the order 
Fertr, related to the family Felidce, but differing 
from it in having the body elongated and viver- 
riform, the feet plantigrade with the palms and 
soles bald, and no alisphenoid canal in the skull. 
It represents a peculiar Madagaacan type, formerly re- 
ferred to the \'ii'i'n-i<hf. There is but one genus, Crypto- 
i-<>i-lri. See .Kl 
PUeated Tinaraou Cry f tuna filtaluf. 
cryptorchismus (krip-tor-kiz'mus), M. [NL., 
< tryptonMt, q. v.] Same as cryptorchism. 
inous as a genus of birds: so called from the 
extreme shortness of the tail, the rectrices of 
which are in some species hidden by the coverts. 
