Chelicerate (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or resembling chelicerae.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The chelicerate appendages of the arachnid were highly specialized for grasping and manipulating prey.
- The fossil record revealed a diverse array of chelicerate arthropods that dominated ancient ecosystems.
- Chelicerate mouthparts are a distinctive characteristic of arachnids and their close relatives.
- The scientist studied the chelicerate structures of various arachnid species to better understand their evolutionary relationships.
- In some species of arachnids, the chelicerate appendages are modified to form venom-injecting fangs.