noun
- a pair of appendages near the mouth of spiders and other arachnids, used for feeding and reproduction
Usage: zoology
Examples
- The male spider’s pedipalps are modified to transfer sperm during mating.
- Scientists examined the pedipalps under a microscope to identify the spider species.
- The pedipalps help the spider manipulate its prey while feeding.
- Female spiders often have smaller pedipalps than males.
- The structure of the pedipalps varies significantly among different arachnid families.
- Researchers use pedipalp characteristics to classify new spider discoveries.