CALAMISTRUM
\kˈalɐmˌɪstɹəm], \kˈalɐmˌɪstɹəm], \k_ˈa_l_ɐ_m_ˌɪ_s_t_ɹ_ə_m]\
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A comblike structure on the metatarsus of the hind legs of certain spiders (Ciniflonidae), used to curl certain fibers in the construction of their webs.
By Oddity Software
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A comblike structure on the metatarsus of the hind legs of certain spiders (Ciniflonidae), used to curl certain fibers in the construction of their webs.
By Noah Webster.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.