The Tailess Whip Scorpion or Whip Spider belongs to specialized group of strange flattened creatures with no antennae, long slender legs
The Tailess Whip Scorpion or Whip Spider belongs to specialized group of strange flattened creatures with no antennae, long slender legs and enormously long enlarged spiny pedipalps used to grab prey. The first pair of legs ave evolved into whip-like feelers used in locating prey as they scuttle around crab-wise at night. They are harmless to humans
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Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
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