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Term: Chelicerate

Definition:

Chelicerate refers to a subphylum of arthropods that includes spiders, scorpions, horseshoe crabs, and related organisms. These organisms have a pair of specialized appendages called chelicerae, used for feeding and defense.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Arthropods of the Subphylum Chelicerata

Example Sentence: The chelicerates, such as spiders and scorpions, are characterized by their distinctive body structure and eight legs.

Sense 2: Chelicerae Appendages

Example Sentence: The chelicerates use their chelicerae to capture and crush their prey before feeding.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: The chelicerates are fascinating creatures.

Adjective: The chelicerate body plan is unique among arthropods.

Verb: The scorpion chelicerated its captured prey.

Adverb: She cautiously and swiftly chelicerated the insect.

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