What is another word for chelicerata?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˌɛlɪsəɹˈɑːtə] (IPA) 
Chelicerata is a taxonomic group that includes arthropods such as spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites. There are several synonyms for this group, which are used interchangeably in scientific literature and discussions. One common synonym is Cheliceriformes, which refers to the morphology of the chelicerae, the fang-like mouthparts that chelicerates use to capture and consume prey. Another synonym is Arachnida, which specifically refers to the subphylum within Chelicerata that includes spiders, scorpions, and their kin. Other synonyms of Chelicerata include Euchelicerata, which refers to a subset of chelicerates that have chelicerae and pedipalps that are modified for feeding, and Prosomapoda, which refers to a group of chelicerates that have segmented bodies and a fused head and thorax.
