Definitions

Raptorial claw

• Generally strong, curved and toothed dactylus suited for catching prey (e.g., Squilla). [Moore and McCormick, 1969]
• Toothed dactyl, generally strong, curved backward on propodus, modified for quick motion in catching prey. [McLaughlin, 1980]
• (Taxon-specific: Order Stomatopoda) Large grasping claw (subchela) at end of second thoracopod; formed by dactyl bearing down on propodus. [Stachowitsch, 1992]

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