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== Anatomy == | == Anatomy == | ||
Camel spiders have four sets of legs, yet they only use three sets. The front two legs of the Camel spider are used like antennae, and the six legs behind are used for movement. There is hair all over the body of a Camel spider, with most of that hair being on the head, abdomen and legs. Male and Female camel spiders differ in that male Camel spiders are smaller and have longer legs. The length of a Camel spider's body can be anywhere from five to six inches total in length. Camel spiders have a sticky set of Pedipalps that are used for catching their prey. The jaws of a Camel spider are very large and are used to crush prey. | Camel spiders have four sets of legs, yet they only use three sets. The front two legs of the Camel spider are used like antennae, and the six legs behind are used for movement. There is hair all over the body of a Camel spider, with most of that hair being on the head, abdomen and legs. Male and Female camel spiders differ in that male Camel spiders are smaller and have longer legs. The length of a Camel spider's body can be anywhere from five to six inches total in length. Camel spiders have a sticky set of Pedipalps that are used for catching their prey. The jaws of a Camel spider are very large and are used to crush prey. | ||
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== Ecology == | == Ecology == | ||
Camel spiders can be found in most countries in the Middle East. Camel spiders prefer hot climates and a lot of them live in deserts. Some Camel spiders even live in forests and grassy areas. Although they prefer the hot climates most Camel spiders live in burrows or under plants they can find like bushes and such. There are some Camel spiders that are nocturnal due to the fact that they live in a very hot climate. Most of the Camel spiders found in the desert stay in any shady areas that they can find, even the shadows of people. Besides the warm climate Camel spiders that live in the desert also enjoy the sand because they can burrow in it if the heat gets too tense. The diet of a Camel spider consists of poisonous and harmful insects such as spiders, scorpions and even centipedes. | Camel spiders can be found in most countries in the Middle East. Camel spiders prefer hot climates and a lot of them live in deserts. Some Camel spiders even live in forests and grassy areas. Although they prefer the hot climates most Camel spiders live in burrows or under plants they can find like bushes and such. There are some Camel spiders that are nocturnal due to the fact that they live in a very hot climate. Most of the Camel spiders found in the desert stay in any shady areas that they can find, even the shadows of people. Besides the warm climate Camel spiders that live in the desert also enjoy the sand because they can burrow in it if the heat gets too tense. The diet of a Camel spider consists of poisonous and harmful insects such as spiders, scorpions and even centipedes. | ||
== Myths == | == Myths == | ||
Camel spiders have been said to run at speeds up to 30 MPH. They have been known falsely for screaming or screeching while they run. Camel spiders hunt humans, using a venom that numbs them and then they gnaw on their flesh while they are unaware or sleeping. Camel spiders can jump all the way up to three feet high. They are called Camel spiders because they have been known to eat the insides of Camels in the desert. Camel spider bites are venomous and deadly. Camel spiders can get as large as a frisbee in total body size. | Camel spiders have been said to run at speeds up to 30 MPH. They have been known falsely for screaming or screeching while they run. Camel spiders hunt humans, using a venom that numbs them and then they gnaw on their flesh while they are unaware or sleeping. Camel spiders can jump all the way up to three feet high. They are called Camel spiders because they have been known to eat the insides of Camels in the desert. Camel spider bites are venomous and deadly. Camel spiders can get as large as a frisbee in total body size. | ||
