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 scurried across the damp cave floor, its long tail flicking back and forth.
- Despite its fearsome appearance, the whip scorpion is a harmless arachnid that feeds on insects and small invertebrates.
- Whip scorpions are often mistaken for true scorpions, but they lack the venomous stinger found at the end of a scorpion's tail.
- The biologist gently coaxed the whip scorpion out of its hiding place, careful not to startle the sensitive arachnid.
- In some parts of the world, whip scorpions are considered beneficial insects, helping to control pest populations in homes and gardens.