Sunday, November 15, 2009

What is the scientific name for a Tailless Whip Scorpion?

I have a biology assignment to research an insect or arachnid and one of the criteria is the scientific name. I found Acanthrophrynus coronatus but I'm not sure if its correct. Any help please? I need it by Thursday.

What is the scientific name for a Tailless Whip Scorpion?
Tailless whip scorpions (often called whip spiders), are scientifically referred to as amblypigids because they belong to the order Amblypigi. They have been given the name tailless whip scorpions because of their lack of a tail (telson). In fact, “amblypigid” means “blunt rump”.





Tailless whip scorpions actually refer to an order of animals, not an actual species of scorpion.





Acanthrophrynus coronatus is only one of a number of different species of tailless whip scorpions. This refers to the largest species, endemic to Mexico.





Use the following links for more info:





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amblypygi


http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/s...
Reply:The tailles whip scorpions are the order: amblypigi.
Reply:Amblypigids from what I saw.

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