Cheliferidae
Scientific name: Cheliferidae
Cheliferidae
Scientific name: Cheliferidae
Description
The Cheliferidae family, is a fascinating group often mistaken for small scorpions due to their pincer-like pedipalps and similar appearance. However, these creatures are harmless to humans and lack the scorpions' notorious stinger. Intriguingly, pseudoscorpions deploy a venom in their pedipalps to subdue their prey, rather than for defense against larger threats. These tiny animals exhibit a remarkable behavior known as phoresy, hitchhiking on larger insects to travel long distances. This adept strategy ensures they can disperse to new environments, demonstrating an incredible adaptation for survival.
Species of Cheliferidae
Scientific Classification
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