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in some species, resulting into a total of three or four chelifore segments. The palps and ovigers have up to 9 and 10 segments respectively, but can have fewer even when in a functional condition. The palps are rather featureless and never have claws in adult Pantopoda, while the ovigers may or may not possess a terminal claw and rows of specialised spines on its curved distal segments (strigilis). The chelifores are used for feeding and the palps are used for sensing and manipulating food items, while the ovigers are used for cleaning themselves,

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