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chelicerous

/kɪˈlɪs.ər.əs/

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adjective

formalcommonscientificobsolete/kɪˈlɪs.ər.əs/

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

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее наличие хелицер (ротовых органов паукообразных).
  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.

    🇷🇺Имеющий хелицеры

    Synonyms: chelicerate