Damon diadema
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Damon diadema (Simon, 1876)
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Damon diadema is a species of amblypygid, sometimes known as the tailless whip scorpion.[1] It is found in Central Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania where it lives in caves and crevices, and under fallen logs.[1] The animal is 4–28 mm (0.16–1.10 in) long with a flat body.[1] It is known as a tailless whipscorpion because of the long whip-legs that are the majority of its body width. Its legspan is about 20 cm (7.9 in).
References
- ^ a b c "Damon diadema". Live Collection. Montréal Insectarium. Retrieved March 27, 2011.