chelicerous

An obsolete adjective meaning having chelicerae (the mouthparts of arachnids).

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Adjektiv, das das Vorhandensein von Cheliceren (Mundwerkzeugen bei Spinnentieren) bezeichnet.

1. Having chelicerae C2 formal scientific

   Possessing chelicerae, which are specialized mouthparts found in arachnids and related arthropods, used for feeding and defense.

   • Spiders are chelicerous arthropods that use their fangs to inject venom.
   • The scorpion is a chelicerous creature with prominent pincers.
   • Chelicerous animals include mites, ticks, and harvestmen.

   🇩🇪Cheliceren besitzend

   Synonyme: chelicerate