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Solifugae is an order of animals in the class Arachnida known variously as camel spiders, wind scorpions, sun spiders, or solifuges. The order includes more than 1,000 described species in about 147 genera. Despite the common names, they are neither true scorpions (order Scorpiones) nor true spiders (order Araneae ).
Dec 17, 2014 · Camel spiders can run up to 30 mph (48 kph) and jump up to 3 feet (1 meter) high: The fastest camel spider clocks in about 10 mph (16 kph). They don’t do any significant jumping.
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Camel spiders are not spiders, but arachnids that live in the desert and feed on insects, rodents and birds. Learn about their size, speed, bite, and the truth behind the Internet rumors of their bloodthirsty nature.
Aug 9, 2017 · Learn about the elusive and mysterious solifugids, also known as camel spiders, which are voracious predators that can run at 10 miles per hour and kill ants with their jaws. Discover their diet, behavior, evolution and why they are so hard to study.
Nov 21, 2023 · Camel spiders are large arachnids that live in hot, dry regions. Learn the truth behind the myths of their size, venom, speed, and diet, and how they differ from true spiders and scorpions.
Aug 28, 2018 · Learn about camel spiders, spider-like arachnids that live in desert regions around the world. Find out what they look like, what they eat, how they reproduce and more.
Learn about camel spiders, also known as solifuges, sun spiders, and wind scorpions, which are not spiders or scorpions but arachnids. Find out their description, behavior, distribution, diet, and how to care for them as pets.
