Thelyphonida
Vinegaroons are carnivorous, nocturnal hunters feeding mostly on insects, millipedes, scorpions, and terrestrial isopods. The largest species, of the genus Mastigoproctus, can reach 85 mm. Males secrete a sperophore, which is transferred to the female following courtship.
About Thelyphonida in brief
Thelyphonida is an arachnid order comprising invertebrates commonly known as whip scorpions or vinegaroons. They are often called uropygids in the scientific community based on an alternative name for the order, Uropygi. The name \”whip scorpion\” refers to their resemblance to true scorpions and possession of a whiplike tail. \”vinegaroon” refers to the ability when attacked to discharge an offensive, vinegar-smelling liquid, which contains acetic acid. Vinegaroons are carnivorous, nocturnal hunters feeding mostly on insects, millipedes, scorpions, and terrestrial isopods.
The largest species, of the genus Mastigoproctus, can reach 85 mm. Because of their legs, claws, and whip, they can appear much larger, and the heaviest specimen weighed was 12. 4 grams. Males secrete a sperophore, which is transferred to the female following courtship. After a few months, the female will dig herself into a large burrow and dig herself in.
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