Definitions for chelicera
kəˈlɪs ər ə; -əˌriche·licer·a

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cheliceranoun

   either of the first pair of fang-like appendages near the mouth of an arachnid; often modified for grasping and piercing

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cheliceranoun

   One of the prehensile claws found on the proboscises of spiders and scorpions.

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1. chelicera

   The chelicerae () are the mouthparts of the subphylum Chelicerata, an arthropod group that includes arachnids, horseshoe crabs, and sea spiders. Commonly referred to as "jaws", chelicerae may be shaped as either articulated fangs, or similarly to pincers. Some chelicerae, such as those found on nearly all spiders, are hollow and contain (or are connected to) venom glands, and are used to inject venom into prey or a perceived threat. In Pisaurina mira, also known as the nursery web spider, the chelicerae are utilized to snatch the prey once it becomes within reach, facilitating the "sit-and-wait ambush predator" behavior. Both pseudoscorpions and harvestmen have structures on their chelicerae that are used for grooming (papillae in pseudoscorpions, cheliceral teeth in Opiliones).

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1. chelicera

   A chelicera is one of a pair of mouthparts possessed by arachnids, such as spiders, scorpions, and mites. They are significant in that they are the primary tools for feeding, typically by puncturing and delivering venom to prey. The specific structure and usage of the chelicerae can vary widely among different arachnid species.

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1. Cheliceranoun

   one of the anterior pair of mouth organs, terminated by a pincherlike claw, in scorpions and allied Arachnida. They are homologous with the falcers of spiders, and probably with the mandibles of insects

2. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. chhlh` claw + ke`ras horn.]

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1. Chelicera

   kēl-is′er-a, n. a technical term, usually restricted to the biting organs which form the first pair of appendages in spiders, scorpions, and other Arachnida:—pl. Chelic′eræ (-rē). [Gr. chēlē, a crab's claw, keras, horn.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of chelicera in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of chelicera in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=chelicera
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Chelicera
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chelicera
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chelicera
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=chelicera