Chela (organ)

A chela (/ˈkiːlə/), also named claw, nipper, or pincer, is a pincer-like organ terminating certain limbs of some arthropods.^[1] The name comes from Greek (χηλή) through New Latin (chela). The plural form is chelae.^[2] Legs bearing a chela are called chelipeds.^[3] Another name is claw because most chelae are curved and have a sharp point like a claw.

References

^ Dean Pentcheff. "Chela". Crustacea glossary. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Retrieved November 28, 2011.
^ George Gordh, Gordon Gordh & David Headrick (2003). A Dictionary of Entomology. CAB International. p. 182. ISBN 978-0-85199-655-4.
^ Dean Pentcheff. "Cheliped". Crustacea glossary. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Retrieved November 28, 2011.

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[1] Dean Pentcheff. "Chela". Crustacea glossary. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Retrieved November 28, 2011.

[2] George Gordh, Gordon Gordh & David Headrick (2003). A Dictionary of Entomology. CAB International. p. 182. ISBN 978-0-85199-655-4.

[3] Dean Pentcheff. "Cheliped". Crustacea glossary. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Retrieved November 28, 2011.

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