Definitions for "Cheliped"
large, claw-like paired appendages used for grasping food and defense
The first pair of legs, carries the large claw which is used for defense and obtaining food. Male's claws are blue tipped with red; female's are red.
Claw of a crustacean; it is actually a modified walking leg
Pereiopods bearing chela. in crayfish literature applied almost exclusively to first pereiopod.
Keywords:  pincer, lobsters, crabs, leg, large
large pincer leg of crabs and lobsters.