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Chelifer

Chelifer

9.9
A very small animal like a tiny scorpion that has no tail
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The species Chelifer cancroides is commonly found in houses and libraries.

Examples

  • Many Chelifer species prey on tiny insects and mites.

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of Chelifer in controlled laboratory conditions.

  • The Chelifer is often found under rocks.

  • Have you ever seen a Chelifer in your garden?

  • Many Chelifer species prey on tiny insects and mites.

  • Researchers studied the life cycle of Chelifer in controlled laboratory conditions.

  • The species Chelifer cancroides is commonly found in houses and libraries.

Synonyms

pseudoscorpion
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  • Specialized
9.9

A very small creature like a scorpion but without a tail or sting

is the specific scientific genus within that common group
false scorpion
vsChelifer
9.1

A small animal like a scorpion but with no tail or stinger

is the precise scientific genus name rather than an informal label

Surface Forms

Chelifer singular
Chelifers plural

Etymology

Chelifer comes from two Latin parts: cheli- meaning 'claw' and -fer meaning 'to carry', the same 'fer' you see in transfer. So Chelifer literally means 'claw-bearer', which fits these small arachnids (pseudoscorpions) that have pincer-like claws.