1. Plural of chelicera; a pair of fang-like appendages near the mouth of arachnids (spiders, scorpions, mites) and some other arthropods, used for grasping, piercing, or manipulating food.
Usage: technical/zoological term; plural form; singular is 'chelicera'; commonly used in biology and entomology

Examples

• Spiders use their chelicerae to inject venom into their prey.
• The chelicerae of a scorpion are modified into pincers called pedipalps.
• Under the microscope, the mite's chelicerae were clearly visible.
• Arachnids rely on their chelicerae for feeding and defense.
• The chelicerae help spiders manipulate and consume their food.