scorpion spider
The term "scorpion spider" is used to describe various arachnids that exhibit traits of both scorpions and spiders, though they belong to different orders.
Definition
C2Arachnology
(technical)A whip spider or vinegaroon, belonging to the order Uropygi (Thelyphonida), known for its whip-like tail and resemblance to both spiders and scorpions.
Example
- The scorpion spider is often found in tropical regions and uses its whip-like tail for defense.
C2Arachnology
(technical)Certain spiders of the family Trochanteriidae, capable of folding their fourth pair of legs over their back like a scorpion.
Example
- The African scorpion spider can fold its legs over its back, mimicking the posture of a scorpion.
C2Arachnology
(technical)Spiders of the genus Arachnura in the family Araneidae, also known as scorpion-tailed spiders due to their distinctive tail-like appendage.
Example
- Arachnura spiders, or scorpion-tailed spiders, are known for their unique tail-like structures.
Similar
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