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Black scorpion 12/1/09 13:53:02 5/11/08 11:12:23

Trapdoor spider way around

Sun spider Whiplike front legs used to feel 7
Four pairs of legs attached to cephalothorax 5 Young scorpions ride on their mother’s back

Sting at the tip of the tail used for defense and to immobilize struggling prey Large chelicerae used to kill prey, since Sun spiders lack venom 6 Whip spider

Black widow pedipalps grab Jumping spider

Pedipalps resemble those of true scorpions Clawlike and hold prey

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Pseudoscorpion Gold scorpion

Tail is jointed so that it can bend forward Forward-facing eyes work together to judge distance

Leglike pedipalps used to grasp prey

Red-kneed tarantula

Jumping spider 2

TARANTULAS These nocturnal hunters include the world’s biggest spiders. Tarantulas are covered with bristly hairs that help them sense their surroundings. They stab prey, including insects, lizards, and birds, with their fangs, pour digestive juices into the wound, and feed on the liquefied remains. Hairs can be flicked into the face of an enemy, irritating their skin Tick 8

2 House spider Body bloated with blood following recent meal US_038_039_Arachnids.indd 38 038_039_Arachnids.indd 38

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