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Tailless whip scorpion

Damon diadema

Description:

Damon diadema is a species of arachnid, sometimes known as the tailless whip scorpion. It is found in Central Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania, where it lives in caves and crevices, and under fallen logs. The animal is 4–28 mm (0.16–1.1 in) long with a flat body.[1] It is known as a tailless whipscorpion is because of the long whip-legs that are the majority of its body width. Its legspan is about 20 cm (7.9 in).

Habitat:

They are found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Some species are subterranean; many are nocturnal. During the day, they may hide under logs, bark, stones, or leaves. They prefer a humid environment.

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1 Comment

alicelongmartin
alicelongmartin 10 years ago

Cool!

Benno Ibold
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Benno Ibold

Boquerón, Paraguay

Spotted on Oct 22, 2012
Submitted on Jul 29, 2013

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