Where does “Chelicerata” come from?
Chelicerata (Translingual) comes from Ancient Greek χηλή — hoof; crab's claw; unguis of an ox.
Chelicerata (Translingual): subphylum
Definitions
- subphylum
Ancestry of “Chelicerata”, step by step
Chelicerata traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek χηλή
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | χηλή | hoof; crab's claw; unguis of an ox |
via English chelicerate
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | chelicerate | Of or relating to the Chelicerata subphylum of... |