A maximum of two pairs of cheliceralcheliceral:
of or pertaining to the chelicera.
setae are present in the Acariformes, but one or both pairs may be absent. Chelicerae are often nude (without setae) when their form differs from the primitive chelate-dentatechelate-dentate:
pincer-like chelicerae with teeth.
condition.
Author: David E. Walter
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