chelicera

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English

An engorged tick (Ixodes ricinus), showing chelicerae

Etymology

From New Latin chēlicera, from Ancient Greek χηλή (khēlḗ, jawbone) + κέρας (kéras, horn).

Pronunciation

Noun

chelicera (plural chelicerae)

  1. (zoology) Either of the prehensile claws found on the proboscis of chelicerates (horseshoe crabs, sea spiders and arachnids).

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Czech

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Pronunciation

Noun

chelicera f

  1. chelicera
    Synonym: klepítko

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