Zool. [mod.L., f. CHELA1 + L. -fer bearing.] A genus of Arachnids or Spiders having the appearance of small tailless Scorpions, called also Book-scorpion.
1865. Reader, No. 142. 326/2. Chelifers on the legs of the house-fly.
Zool. [mod.L., f. CHELA1 + L. -fer bearing.] A genus of Arachnids or Spiders having the appearance of small tailless Scorpions, called also Book-scorpion.
1865. Reader, No. 142. 326/2. Chelifers on the legs of the house-fly.