chelicerae

/kɛlɪˈsɪrɪˌiː/

Definitions

1. noun

appendages of arachnids and some other arthropods used for biting or grasping; mouthparts.

“The spider’s chelicerae were used to inject venom into its prey.”

Synonyms

  • chelicera
  • pedipalps

Antonyms

  • none