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chelifer cancroides

 

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Noun chelifer cancroides has 1 sense
  1. book scorpion, Chelifer cancroides - minute arachnid sometimes found in old papers
    --1 is a kind of false scorpion, pseudoscorpion
    --1 is a member of Chelifer, genus Chelifer

Definitions from the Web

Chelifer Cancroides

Description:

Chelifer Cancroides is a species of pseudoscorpion commonly known as the house pseudoscorpion or book scorpion. It belongs to the order Pseudoscorpiones and can be found worldwide. They are small arachnids that are typically found in houses, libraries, and other dark, secluded places.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

As a noun, Chelifer Cancroides refers to the specific species of pseudoscorpion.

Example sentence: The Chelifer Cancroides can often be found scurrying between bookshelves in old libraries.

Sense 2:

As a noun, Chelifer Cancroides can also refer to any pseudoscorpion species within the same genus.

Example sentence: I found a Chelifer Cancroides under the stack of old papers in the attic.

Sense 3:

As an adjective, Chelifer Cancroides describes anything related to or resembling the characteristics of the pseudoscorpion.

Example sentence: The tiny decorative pendant had intricate Chelifer Cancroides designs.

Sense 4:

As an adjective, Chelifer Cancroides can describe a place or habitat suitable for pseudoscorpions.

Example sentence: The dark, damp basement provided the ideal Chelifer Cancroides environment.

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