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The Pseudoscorpions Secret
Weapon
Photo: G. Bradley
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A great way to see all the details on these tiny arachnids and other small
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Despite their diminutive size, pseudoscorpions are very effective hunters. Unlike true scorpions, they lack a stinging tail, but they make up for this with another secret weapon.
Depending on the species, one or both of the
pincers (called pedipalps), are equipped with cutting teeth. The longest of these teeth is connected to a poison gland, so when it grips onto its victims, it poisons them at the same time.
UK Safari Pseudoscorpion Page
UK Safari Creepy-Crawlies Section
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