whip scorpions

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:superhero
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Arachnids
gptkb:Arachnida
gptkb:wind_scorpion
gptkbp:available_sizes 1 to 8 cm
gptkbp:behavior solitary
nocturnal
gptkbp:body_style segmented body
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by species
direct development
gptkbp:class gptkb:Uropygi
gptkbp:climate warm climates
gptkbp:color gptkb:Detective
gptkb:black
dark brown to black
depends on species
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:vinegaroon
gptkbp:conservation_status least concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance used in traditional medicine in some cultures
gptkbp:defense_mechanism producing a vinegar-like substance
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution worldwide except in cold regions
gptkbp:ecological_role pest control
gptkbp:eye_color simple eyes
gptkbp:first_described_by in 1758
gptkbp:foot 8
gptkbp:fossil_record indicates ancient lineage
dates back to the Silurian period
gptkbp:habitat tropical and subtropical regions
moist environments
leaf litter
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label whip scorpions
gptkbp:is_found_in caves
gptkbp:known_for long pedipalps
gptkbp:lifespan up to 7 years
includes several molts
gptkbp:market_segment two main segments
gptkbp:material gptkb:Basketball_Player
gptkbp:mating_system courtship rituals
gptkbp:mission long and sensitive
gptkbp:movement slow and deliberate
walking and climbing
gptkbp:notable_feature lack of venom
gptkbp:notable_for unique appearance
gptkbp:order gptkb:Thelyphonida
gptkbp:predators birds and mammals
small insects
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:horseshoe_crabs
scorpions
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research important for ecological research
gptkbp:research_interest in biodiversity studies
gptkbp:size up to 8 cm
gptkbp:species over 100
gptkbp:tactics hissing sound
gptkbp:tail_type long and whip-like
not used for stinging
gptkbp:wildlife threat to some species
adapted to dry conditions.
gptkbp:young called nymphs