pedipalps
/ˈpɛdɪˌpælps/
noun
- Plural of pedipalp; the second pair of appendages near the mouth of arachnids.
- Male spiders use their pedipalps to transfer sperm during mating.
- The scorpion's pedipalps are strong enough to crush small insects.
- The tarantula's pedipalps are covered in fine hairs that help it taste the air.