Definitions

An appendage in which the dactylus is shorter and less robust than the propodus or vice versa. [Ingle, 1980]
Claw-like, formed of transverse end of propodus and opposing dactylus (cf. chelate). [Poore, 2004]
Having the ability to grasp by folding together two adjacent podomeres of a limb. [Hobbs and Jass, 1988]
Provided with subchela. [McLaughlin, 1980]
Provided with subchelae. [Moore and McCormick, 1969]
The state of a limb in which the dactylus can be closed so as to bite against the propodus. Unlike the case in a true chela, a fixed finger is not developed and the dactylus bites either against an enlarged edge of the propodus or against projecting spines (Fig. 23B, C). [Warner, 1977]
(Taxon-specific: Order Isopoda) Having a subchela, foming a pincerlike structure, especially by the dactylus folding back on the propodus. [Kensley and Schotte, 1989]
(Taxon-specific: Order Isopoda) Having a subchela; forming a pincerlike structure by the dactylus folding back on the propodus. [Wetzer et al. 1997]