Cheliceral

/kəˈlɪsərəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving the chelicerae of arachnids.

Etymology

From 'chelicera' plus English adjectival suffix '-al' (of or pertaining to). Standard scientific adjective formation.

Kelly Says

The 'cheliceral glands' in spiders produce venom—it's not from a sac, but secreted directly from glands right at the base of the fang, making each bite a precisely controlled injection.

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