'Phalangides' definitions:

Definition of 'Phalangides'

From: GCIDE
  • Phalangoidea \Phal`an*goi"de*a\, n. pl. [NL., from Phalangium the daddy longlegs (see Phalangious) + Gr. e'i^dos form.] (Zool.) A division of Arachnoidea, including the daddy longlegs or harvestman (Phalangium) and many similar kinds. They have long, slender, many-jointed legs; usually a rounded, segmented abdomen; and chelate jaws. They breathe by trache[ae]. Called also {Phalangides}, {Phalangidea}, {Phalangiida}, and {Opilionea}. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Phalangides'

From: GCIDE
  • Phalangid \Pha*lan"gid\, n.; pl. Phalangides. (Zool.) One of the Phalangoidea. [1913 Webster]

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