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Tailless whip scorpion

Amblypygi sp.

Description:

Amblypygids are also known as whip spiders and tailless whip scorpions (not to be confused with whip scorpions that belong to the Arachnid order Thelyphonida). The name "amblypygid" means "blunt rump", a reference to a lack of the telson ("tail") carried by related species. Despite an offputting appearance, they are harmless to humans.

Habitat:

Rainforest.

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3 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thanks Karen & Gerardo!

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

Great spot you find a nice one :)

MrsPbio
MrsPbio 11 years ago

Oh WOW..... I've wanted one of these for ages! Totally cool!!!! I'm very jealous now..... Lol

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

Parroquia Taracoa, Provincia de Orellana, Ecuador

Spotted on Dec 6, 2012
Submitted on Dec 11, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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