Amblypygi
Amblypygi is an order of invertebrate animals belonging to the class Arachnida, in the subphylum Chelicerata of the phylumArthropoda. They form a separate order of arachnids alongside the spiders, scorpions and others.
Amblypygids are also known as whip spiders and tailless whip scorpions (not to be confused with whip scorpions that belong to the Arachnid order Thelyphonida). The amblypygids possess very small, tail-like, terminal, opisthosmal segments and use a sort of "tail" to hang from while molting but actually lack a flagellum. The name "amblypygid" means "blunt rump", a reference to a lack of the flagellum("tail") carried by the whip scorpions. Despite an offputting appearance, they are harmless to humans.
By 2003, 5 families, 17 genera and around 155 species had been discovered.
They are found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Some species are subterranean; many are nocturnal. During the day, they may hide under logs, bark, stones, or leaves. They prefer a humid environment.
They are found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. Some species are subterranean; many are nocturnal. During the day, they may hide under logs, bark, stones, or leaves. They prefer a humid environment.
