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pincer-like organ terminating certain limbs of some arthropods
A chela – also called a claw, nipper, or pincer – is a pincer-shaped organ at the end of certain limbs of some arthropods. The name comes from Ancient Greek χηλή (khēlḗ), through Neo-Latin chela. The plural form is chelae. Another common name is claw because most chelae are curved and have a sharp point like a claw.
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