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serrula

noun
ser·​ru·​la | \ˈser(y)ələ\
plural -s

Definition of serrula 

: a toothed keel especially : one on the endite of most spiders that assists in the maceration of prey

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History and Etymology for serrula

New Latin, from Latin, small saw, diminutive of serra saw

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