Kisongoni, Zanzibar, Tanzania - a photo on Flickriver

            Visita a una grotta situata nel mezzo della boscaglia.
Lo scorpione gigante senza coda (Damon variegatus / Damon diadema / Damon medius) è uno degli aracnidi più unici e affascinanti.
Questa specie appartiene all'ordine degli Amblypygi, il che li rende più strettamente imparentati con i ragni che con i veri scorpioni.
A differenza delle tarantole o degli scorpioni, non possiedono veleno o zanne, ma si affidano ai loro pedipalpi rapaci per catturare le prede.
Le loro lunghe zampe anteriori simili a fruste funzionano come organi sensoriali specializzati, consentendo loro di orientarsi nell'ambiente in completa oscurità.
Nonostante il loro aspetto intimidatorio, questi aracnidi sono innocui per gli esseri umani.

Visit to a cave located in the middle of the bush.
The Giant Tailless Whip Scorpion (Damon variegatus) is one of the most unique and fascinating arachnids.
These species belong to the order Amblypygi, making them more closely related to spiders than true scorpions.
Unlike tarantulas or scorpions, they do not possess venom or fangs, relying instead on their raptorial pedipalps to capture prey. 
Their long, whip-like front legs function as specialized sensory organs, allowing them to navigate their environment in complete darkness.
Despite their intimidating appearance, these arachnids are harmless to humans.

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Taken in: Tanzania / Zanzibar North / Mgambo / Kisongoni (show map)

Taken on: April 2, 2025

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