Whip Spider , Damon variegatus, and Behaviors

Macro sequences of the whip spider Damon variegatus. Male and female are shown. There is a sexual dimorphism e.g. concerning the size of the pedipalps, which are larger and more sideward extended in males. The pedipalps are modified for capturing prey and function similar to a clasp knife resembling a praying mantis. Walking appears mostly sideways such as in crabs. Cleaning of pedipalps, chelicerae and whips can be sometimes observed. The whip spiders (Amblypygi) belong to the arachnids and are related t