What are pedipalps and how would you describe their appearance?

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Madeline Andrews · Accepted Answer

Pedipalps are leg like structurs, close to the mouth, on several arachnids.

Those legs like structurs comme in many form among the class of Arachnids.
in may comme in different shape, simple, or in form of a pincer:

for instance, the scorpion 's pincers are it's pedipalpes, in the forme of chelate pincer:

The Harvestmen's pedipalps avec also in the form of pincer but subchelate:

On spider's the pedipalpes are simple. They can bu used for food maniulation and reproduction (for the male):

Indeed, the male spider use it's pedipalp in order to inject sperm in the female epigyne:

Ruby Armstrong · Answer

undefined Pedipalps are specialized appendages found in arachnids, including spiders, scorpions, and some other arthropods. They are located near the mouthparts and are used for a variety of functions such as sensing, manipulating prey, and mating. Pedipalps typically have a segmented structure, with a basal segment connected to the body and a distal segment that may have various modifications depending on the species and its specific adaptations. They can vary in appearance from relatively simple to highly specialized, with features such as spines, claws, or sensory hairs.