The evolution of pedipalps and glandular hairs as predatory devices in harvestmen (Arachnida, Opiliones)

Pedipalps are the most versatile appendages of arachnids. They can be equipped with spines (Amblypygi), chelae (Scorpiones), or adhesive pads (Solifugae), all of which are modifications to grasp and handle fast-moving prey. Harvestmen (Opiliones) show a high diversity of pedipalpal morphologies. Som...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wolff, J., Schönhofer, A., Martens, J., Wijnhoven, H., Taylor, Christopher, Gorb, S.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing 2016
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/16073