Tailless Whip Scorpions - Amblypigids

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In this EcoGeeks episode we followed researcher Eben Gering's work on Tailless Whip Scorpions (also known as Amblypigids). We wanted to learn more about this tropical species that is commonly misunderstood. We weren't sure if it was a dangerous animal or not until we found an expert and did some of our own research.

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This species spotlight is about Amblypigids, Tailless whip scorpions. Tailless whip scorpions (often called whip spiders), are scientifically referred to as amblypigids because they belong to the order Amblypigi. Amblypygids are arachnids. Spiders, scorpions, mites, daddy longlegs and other less well-known groups are their closest living relatives.

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