Biology:Pincer
From HandWiki
Revision as of 16:14, 25 November 2021 by imported>StanislovAI (correction)
Short description: Organ used by anthropods
 | This article does not cite any external source. HandWiki requires at least one external source. See citing external sources. (July 2011) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) |
Pincers as part of an ant's mandibles
A pincer is the part of an arthropod that enables it to carry loads, to defend against other creatures, or to attack prey. In insects, the pincers are usually part of the creature's mandible, and often venom or acid can be injected through the pincer into an enemy during a pincer strike.
Some arthropods such as crabs, lobsters, and scorpions possess pincers in the form of chelae at the ends of their front limbs (pedipalps), to assist in feeding, defence or even courtship.
See also
- Chela (organ)
- Krukenberg procedure
- Pedipalp
- Pincer (tool)
References
 |
