chelicerate

/tʃeliˈsɛrɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A subphylum of arachnids that includes spiders, scorpions, and horseshoe crabs, characterized by the presence of pedipalps and chelicerae.

“The arachnologist specialized in the study of chelicerates and their unique characteristics.”

Synonyms

  • arachnid
  • arachnidan

Antonyms

  • annelid