Blanket Octopus Facts Related Articles The Blanket Octopus Physical Description Collectively, all of the known types of tremoctopus exhibit an extreme degree of sexual dimorphism. Indeed, females often reach 6.6 ft (2 m) in length, whereas the tiny males at most only reach a few centimeters in length. The coloring varies, of course. This genus, like […]Read More
Vampire Moth
Vampire Moth Facts Related Articles Vampire Moth Physical Description Given than the term Vampire Moth applies to eighteen different species, physical appearance rather naturally varies. However, some general physical characteristics do seem to apply to the various forms of Vampire Moth. Most have a wingspan of between 1.18 – 1.97 in (30 – 50 mm), […]
Diving Bell Spider
Diving Bell Spider Facts Related Articles Diving Bell Spider Physical Description Firstly, it must be noted that the surprising Diving Bell Spider displays an unusual form of sexual dimorphism for an arachnid. In addition, in most related species, the female grows the largest. But in the case of this distinctive creature, the male grows the […]
Lord Howe Island Stick Insect
Lord Howe Island Stick Insect Facts Related Articles Lord Howe Island Stick Insect Physical Description The breathtaking Lord Howe Stick Insect also stands out from related species for its sheer size. That’s because the marvelous arthropod has the ability to grow to a maximum known length of about 8 in (20 cm). However, the remarkable […]
Spanish Shawl
Spanish Shawl Facts Related Articles Spanish Shawl Physical Description To be certain, without doubt, the amazing Spanish Shawl truly mesmerizes those fortunate enough to see it. The species nonetheless does not do so due to sheer physical size. That’s obvious because of the fact that it remains a physically diminutive creature. This even holds true […]
Sea Spider
Sea Spider Facts Related Articles Sea Spider Physical Description Given the vast number of types of Sea Spider, physical characteristics quite naturally vary widely among the numerous different species. However, no noticeable degree of sexual dimorphism presents itself among any of the known varieties. For example, leg spans range from a minuscule 0.04 in (1 […]
Trogloraptor
Trogloraptor Facts Related Articles Trogloraptor Physical Description The amazing Trogloraptor ranks as a moderately large variety of arachnid, yet the invertebrate displays no noticeable degree of sexual dimorphism, as many related species do. Both genders possess an average body length of roughly 04. in (10 mm). The legs, however, grow rather over-sized, giving adults an […]
Japanese Spider Crab
Japanese Spider Crab Facts Related Articles Japanese Spider Crab Physical Description The breathtaking Japanese Spider Crab instantly grabs the attention of those fortunate enough to encounter it. The reason for that remains undeniable. This particular Arthropod literally ranks as a giant among its kind, and the viewer easily confirms this status. Like many related creatures, […]
Goliath Stick Insect
Goliath Stick Insect Facts Related Articles Goliath Stick Insect Physical Description Firstly, the Goliath Stick Insect truly represents a quite remarkable physical insect species. This comparison especially holds true when compared to the majority of related species. However, it does share many traits with its relatives. For one, like many arthropods, the species displays a […]
European Earwig
European Earwig Facts Related Articles European Earwig Physical Description Despite its occasionally rather disproportionately fierce reputation, the European Earwig remains a rather diminutive species of insect. Among individuals of this arthropod, no noticeable degree of sexual dimorphism is displayed. Individuals average about 0.5 in (1.3 cm) in body length. The body shape also generally presents as flattened […]
Goldsmith Beetle
Goldsmith Beetle Facts Related Articles Goldsmith Beetle Physical Description Firstly, despite its rather obvious physical appeal, the wonderfully colorful Goldsmith Beetle remains a roughly average-sized variety of scarab beetle. This holds true because mature adults typically attain an average body length of about 1 in (2.5 cm). Furthermore, its bright yellow coloring also represents its […]