chelipeds
/ˈkɛlɪpɛdz/
noun
- The pair of legs on a crustacean (such as a crab or lobster) that end in claws or pincers.
- The crab's chelipeds were raised in a threatening gesture.
- During the molt, the lobster's chelipeds are soft and vulnerable.
- The aquarium guide explained how chelipeds help crustaceans catch food and fight.