The spined pedipalps folded in front of the body are used as raptorial legs which catch and immobilize preys. This Amblypygid (Damon medius) has just shed its skin and the pedipalps are still not pigmented. Length of the 2 folded pedipalps: 7 cm (Benin).
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Reference : 1327N109
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