The spelling of the word "Pediculates" is derived from the Latin word "pediculus" which means lice. The word is spelled as pəˈdɪkjʊleɪts, with emphasis on the third syllable. The first syllable 'pe' is pronounced as pə, followed by 'di' pronounced as 'dɪ' and the third syllable is 'cu' pronounced as 'k(j)u'. The last two letters 'la' are pronounced as 'leɪts'. "Pediculates" refers to organisms with legs or feet that are adapted for clinging or crawling, such as lice or ticks.