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Scorpion Jaw
The pedipalps (pinchers) and chelicerae (jaws) are used to capture prey. They are covered with various type of sensory hairs.
The pedipalps (pinchers) and chelicerae (jaws) are used to capture prey. They are covered with various type of sensory hairs.
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