hypostome

/haɪˈpɒstoʊmi/

Definitions

1. noun

The mouth or mouthpart of certain arachnids, such as spiders, that have a distinctive structure, often with a pair of chelicerae.

“The hypostome of the spider is a unique feature that helps it to grasp its prey.”

Synonyms

  • chelicerae
  • mouthpart

Antonyms

  • none