Whip-scorpion (Noun)
Meaning
Nonvenomous arachnid that resembles a scorpion and that has a long thin tail without a stinger.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The whip-scorpion is often mistaken for a true scorpion due to its physical resemblance but it does not possess venom.
- A whip-scorpion was found crawling across the kitchen floor during a pest control inspection of the old house.
- Whip-scorpions primarily feed on small insects and use their whip-like tails for defense purposes.
- The long thin tail of a whip-scorpion serves as a sensory organ, aiding in navigation through dark spaces.
- Despite its fearsome appearance a whip-scorpion poses no threat to humans as it lacks a stinger or any venom.