| 词条 | Mastigoproctus colombianus |
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| name = Mastigoproctus colombianus | image = Mastigoproctus_colombianus.jpg | regnum = Animalia | phylum = Arthropoda | classis = Arachnida | ordo = Thelyphonida | familia = Thelyphonidae | genus = Mastigoproctus | species = M. colombianus | binomial = Mastigoproctus colombianus | diversity_link = List of Thelyphonidae species | binomial_authority = Mello-Leitão, 1940 }} Mastigoproctus colombianus is a whip scorpion species found in Colombia, South America, near west deserts areas. DescriptionMastigoproctus colombianus range from {{convert|45|to|65|mm}} in length. Color brown and red-end legs. Like the related orders Schizomida, Amblypygi and Solifugae, uropygids use only six legs for walking, having modified their first two legs to serve as antennae-like sensory organs. Whip scorpions have no venom glands, but they do have glands near the rear of their abdomen that can spray a combination of acetic acid and octanoic acid when they are bothered.[1] The acetic acid gives this spray a vinegar-like smell, giving rise to the common name vinegaroon. BehaviourWhip scorpions are carnivorous, nocturnal hunters feeding mostly on insects and millipedes,[1] but sometimes on worms and slugs. HabitatMastigoproctus colombianus are found in tropical and subtropical areas of Colombia. They usually dig underground burrows with their pedipalps, to which they transport their prey.[1] They may also burrow under logs, rotting wood, rocks, and other natural debris. They enjoy humid, dark places and avoid the light. References1. ^1 2 {{cite book|last=Schmidt |first=Günther|title=Giftige und gefährliche Spinnentiere|publisher=Westarp Wissenschaften|year=1993|pages=|isbn=3-89432-405-8|language=German}} See also
5 : Scorpions of South America|Arthropods of Colombia|Endemic fauna of Colombia|Animals described in 1940|Thelyphonida |
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