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Solifugae

solifugae

(Science: zoology) A division of arachnids having large, powerful fangs and a segmented abdomen.

Synonym: solpugidea, and Solpugides.

Origin: NL, from L. Solifuga (better solipuga), a kind of venomous ant, or spider.


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