whip scorpion
US /ˈwɪp ˌskɔːr.pi.ən/
UK /ˈwɪp ˌskɔːr.pi.ən/
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escorpión látigo, vinagrillo
a nocturnal arachnid of tropical and subtropical regions, resembling a scorpion but having a long, whip-like tail without a sting, and large pincer-like pedipalps.
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The naturalist carefully observed the whip scorpion as it moved across the forest floor.
El naturalista observó cuidadosamente al escorpión látigo mientras se movía por el suelo del bosque.
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Despite its intimidating appearance, the whip scorpion is generally harmless to humans.
A pesar de su apariencia intimidante, el escorpión látigo es generalmente inofensivo para los humanos.