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Amblypygi is an order of arachnids also known as whip-spiders or tailless whip-scorpions, not to be confused with whip-scorpions or vinegaroons that belong to the related order Thelyphonida. The name "amblypygid" means "blunt tail", a reference to a lack of the flagellum that is otherwise seen in whip-scorpions.
Paraphrynus is a genus of whip spiders, also known as tailless whip scorpions (order Amblypygi), of the family Phrynidae. It is distributed from the southwestern United States to Central America, including several Caribbean islands. Most species are endemic to Mexico. The genus was first described as Hemiphrynus by Reginald Pocock in 1902.
Damon diadema is a species of amblypygid, sometimes known as the tailless whip scorpion or Giant Amblypygid. [1] It is found in Central Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania where it lives in caves, crevices and under fallen logs. [1] The animal is 4–28 mm (0.16–1.10 in) long with a flat body. [1]
The classification and scientific name used for whip scorpions varies. Originally, Amblypygi (whip spiders), Uropygi and Schizomida (short-tailed whipscorpions) formed a single order of arachnids, Pedipalpi. Pedipalpi was later divided into two orders, Amblypygi and Uropygi (or Uropygida).
Heterophrynus is a genus of whip spiders, also known as tailless whip scorpions (order Amblypygi), of the family Phrynidae, in the monotypic subfamily Heterophryninae. [ 1 ] Species
Phrynidae is a family of amblypygid arachnida arthropods also known as whip spiders and tailless whip scorpions. Phrynidae species are found in tropical and subtropical regions in North and South America. Some species are subterranean; all are nocturnal. [1] At least some species of Phrynidae hold territories that they defend from other ...
Class: Arachnida: Order: Amblypygi: Family: Phrynichidae: ... C. L. Koch, 1850: Damon is a genus of whip spiders, also known as tailless whip scorpions (Amblypygi) of ...
Class: Arachnida: Order: Amblypygi: Family: ... Binomial name; Paraphrynus carolynae. de Armas (2012) [1] Paraphrynus carolynae is a species of tailless whip scorpion ...