a large pincer-like claw of such arthropods as the crab and scorpion
Derived forms
cheliferous (kɪˈlɪfərəs)
adjective
Word origin
C17: New Latin, from Greek khēlē claw
Examples of 'chelae' in a sentence
chelae
However, the pinching force of this crab's chelae has not been previously investigated.
Shin-ichiro Oka, Taketeru Tomita, Kei Miyamoto 2016, 'A Mighty Claw: Pinching Force of the Coconut Crab, the Largest Terrestrial Crustacean',PLOS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0166108. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
There was no significant difference in chelae width or carapace width between males and females.
Sedik Yulianus, Rumahlatu Dominggus, Irawan Bambang, Soegianto Agoes 2018, 'Morphometric characteristics of crayfish, Cherax gherardiae, from Maybrat, West Papua,Indonesia', Archives of Polish Fisherieshttp://www.degruyter.com/view/j/aopf.2018.26.issue-4/aopf-2018-0025/aopf-2018-0025.xml?format=INT. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Males had larger chelae and chelae that were regenerated slightly more often than females.
Joshua Mouser, David C. Ashley, Tom Aley, Shannon K. Brewer 2018, 'Subterranean Invasion by Gapped Ringed Crayfish: Effectiveness of a Removal Effortand Barrier Installation', Diversityhttp://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/11/1/3. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
However, the pinching force of this crab's chelae has not been previously investigated.
Shin-Ichiro Oka, Taketeru Tomita, Kei Miyamoto 2016, 'A Mighty Claw: Pinching Force of the Coconut Crab, the Largest Terrestrial Crustacean.',PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5120803?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Males had longer chelae and carapaces than did females.
Sedik Yulianus, Rumahlatu Dominggus, Irawan Bambang, Soegianto Agoes 2018, 'Morphometric characteristics of crayfish, Cherax gherardiae, from Maybrat, West Papua,Indonesia', Archives of Polish Fisherieshttp://www.degruyter.com/view/j/aopf.2018.26.issue-4/aopf-2018-0025/aopf-2018-0025.xml?format=INT. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Adult males are larger and develop conspicuously largest chelae than females.
Nahuel E. Farias, Tomas A. Luppi, Eduardo D. Spivak 2014, 'Habitat use, relative growth and size at maturity of the purple stone crab Platyxanthuscrenulatus (Decapoda: Brachyura), calculated under different models', Scientia Marinahttp://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/1555. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Chelae were damaged in 4.5% of the individuals.
Ulikowski Dariusz, Chybowski Łucjan 2018, 'Lake Hańcza – a new site for signal crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus Dana) occurrencein Poland', Archives of Polish Fisherieshttp://www.degruyter.com/view/j/aopf.2018.26.issue-2/aopf-2018-0015/aopf-2018-0015.xml?format=INT. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Growth rate of regenerated chelae decreased with an increase in chelae dimensions.
M. Buřič, A. Kouba, P. Kozák 2009, 'Chelae regeneration in European alien crayfish Orconectes limosus (Rafinesque 1817)',Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystemshttp://www.kmae-journal.org/articles/kmae/pdf/2009/03/kmae09037.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Crayfish chelae have important functions, including prey capture and manipulation, reproduction, defense against predators, and inter- and intraspecific interactions.
M. Buřič, A. Kouba, P. Kozák 2009, 'Chelae regeneration in European alien crayfish Orconectes limosus (Rafinesque 1817)',Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystemshttp://www.kmae-journal.org/articles/kmae/pdf/2009/03/kmae09037.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)