whip scorpion

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whip scorpion

Any of various arachnids of the order Pedipalpi, such as the vinegarroon, that resemble scorpions but have a slender whiplike process on the abdomen and no poisonous sting.

whip scorpion

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any nonvenomous arachnid of the order Uropygi (or Pedipalpi), typically resembling a scorpion but lacking a sting See also vinegarroon

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whip scorpion - nonvenomous arachnid that resembles a scorpion and that has a long thin tail without a stinger

whip-scorpion

arachnid, arachnoid - air-breathing arthropods characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legs

order Pedipalpi, order Uropygi, Pedipalpi, Uropygi - whip scorpions

Mastigoproctus giganteus, vinegarroon - large whip-scorpion of Mexico and southern United States that emits a vinegary odor when alarmed

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