Whip scorpion
| Title | Info |
|---|---|
| Common name | Whip scorpion, Vinegaroon |
| Scientific name | Uropygi |
| Taxonomic group | Arachnida |
| Level | Order |
| Source | Dan L. Perlman |
| Ecological interactions | Predation |
| Selection and adaptations | Selection |
| Selection | Morphology |
| Organisms | Animals |
| Animals | Arachnids |
| Date | September 27, 2000 |
| Location | Arizona,USA,North America |
Whip scorpion, Vinegaroon, or Uropygid, Arizona. These large predatory arachnids are not true scorpions, although their front claws (or pedipalps) are somewhat reminiscent of those of scorpions. Their front pair of legs has evolved to be quite elongated and are used much like antennae. They are able to spray a combination of formic acid and acetic acid toward potential predators or prey, and the smell of the acetic acid gave rise to the name Vinegaroon.
