Post by Jullian on Sept 9, 2010 20:43:13 GMT -5
LEVEL RED BUG MORPHS 09/09/10
BLACK WIDOW
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_widow_spider
Legacy: Matt
BROWN RECLUSE
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_recluse
HORNET
Insect. Length: 45mm (1.8in). A hornet's sting is painful to humans, but the sting toxicity varies greatly by hornet species. Some deliver just a typical insect sting, while others are among the most venomous known insects.[3] Allergic reactions, fatal in severe cases, can occur—an individual suffering from anaphylactic shock may die unless treated immediately. Hornets, like many social wasps, can mobilize the entire nest to sting in defense: this is highly dangerous to humans. The hornet alarm pheromone is used to raise alarm of nest attack, and to identify prey, for example bees [7]. It is not advisable to kill a hornet anywhere near a nest, as the distress signal can trigger the entire nest to attack. Materials that come in contact with pheromone, such as clothes, skin, dead prey or hornets, must be removed from the vicinity of the hornets nest. Perfumes, and other volatile chemicals can be falsely identified as pheromone by the hornets and trigger attack. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornet
SCORPION
Arachnid. The scorpion's exoskeleton is thick and durable, providing good protection from predators. They use their chelae (pincers) to catch the prey initially. Depending on the toxicity of their venom and size of their claws, they will then either crush the prey or inject it with neurotoxic venom. Scorpions have a relatively unique style of eating using chelicerae, small claw-like structures that protrude from the mouth that are unique to the Chelicerata among arthropods. The chelicerae, which are very sharp, are used to pull small amounts of food off the prey item for digestion. All scorpion species possess venom. In general, scorpion venom is described as neurotoxic in nature. In general it is fast-acting, allowing for effective prey capture. The effects of the sting can be severe. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpion
TARANTULA
Arachnid. Tarantulas hunt prey in both trees and on the ground. All tarantulas can emit silk, whether they be arboreal or terrestrial species. The biggest tarantulas can kill animals as large as lizards, mice, or birds. A tarantula has 4 pairs of legs but 6 pairs of appendages. Each leg has seven segments which from the prosoma out are: coxa, trochanter, femur, patella, tibia, tarsus and pretarsus, and claw. Two or three retractable claws are at the end of each leg. These claws are used to grip surfaces for climbing. Also on the end of each leg, surrounding the claws, is a group of hairs. These hairs, called the scopula, help the tarantula to grip better when climbing surfaces like glass. The fifth pair are the pedipalps which aid in feeling, gripping prey. The sixth pair of appendages are the chelicerae and their attached fangs. The muscles in a tarantula's legs cause the legs to bend at the joints, but to extend a leg, the tarantula increases the pressure of blood entering the leg. Despite their often scary appearance and reputation, none of the true tarantulas are known to have a bite which is deadly to humans. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarantula
WOLF SPIDER
Arachnid. There are several genera of wolf spider, ranging in size from 1 cm to 8 cm. They are robust and agile hunters, and have good eyesight. They depend on their eyesight to hunt. Their sense of touch is also acute. Wolf spiders are not aggressive but will inject venom freely if continually provoked. Symptoms of their venomous bite include swelling, mild pain and itching. Though usually considered harmless to humans, the bite of some species may be painful. Morphed in: #10 The Android.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_spider
Legacy: Marco, Ax
BLACK WIDOW
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_widow_spider
Legacy: Matt
BROWN RECLUSE
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_recluse
HORNET
Insect. Length: 45mm (1.8in). A hornet's sting is painful to humans, but the sting toxicity varies greatly by hornet species. Some deliver just a typical insect sting, while others are among the most venomous known insects.[3] Allergic reactions, fatal in severe cases, can occur—an individual suffering from anaphylactic shock may die unless treated immediately. Hornets, like many social wasps, can mobilize the entire nest to sting in defense: this is highly dangerous to humans. The hornet alarm pheromone is used to raise alarm of nest attack, and to identify prey, for example bees [7]. It is not advisable to kill a hornet anywhere near a nest, as the distress signal can trigger the entire nest to attack. Materials that come in contact with pheromone, such as clothes, skin, dead prey or hornets, must be removed from the vicinity of the hornets nest. Perfumes, and other volatile chemicals can be falsely identified as pheromone by the hornets and trigger attack. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornet
SCORPION
Arachnid. The scorpion's exoskeleton is thick and durable, providing good protection from predators. They use their chelae (pincers) to catch the prey initially. Depending on the toxicity of their venom and size of their claws, they will then either crush the prey or inject it with neurotoxic venom. Scorpions have a relatively unique style of eating using chelicerae, small claw-like structures that protrude from the mouth that are unique to the Chelicerata among arthropods. The chelicerae, which are very sharp, are used to pull small amounts of food off the prey item for digestion. All scorpion species possess venom. In general, scorpion venom is described as neurotoxic in nature. In general it is fast-acting, allowing for effective prey capture. The effects of the sting can be severe. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpion
TARANTULA
Arachnid. Tarantulas hunt prey in both trees and on the ground. All tarantulas can emit silk, whether they be arboreal or terrestrial species. The biggest tarantulas can kill animals as large as lizards, mice, or birds. A tarantula has 4 pairs of legs but 6 pairs of appendages. Each leg has seven segments which from the prosoma out are: coxa, trochanter, femur, patella, tibia, tarsus and pretarsus, and claw. Two or three retractable claws are at the end of each leg. These claws are used to grip surfaces for climbing. Also on the end of each leg, surrounding the claws, is a group of hairs. These hairs, called the scopula, help the tarantula to grip better when climbing surfaces like glass. The fifth pair are the pedipalps which aid in feeling, gripping prey. The sixth pair of appendages are the chelicerae and their attached fangs. The muscles in a tarantula's legs cause the legs to bend at the joints, but to extend a leg, the tarantula increases the pressure of blood entering the leg. Despite their often scary appearance and reputation, none of the true tarantulas are known to have a bite which is deadly to humans. Never Morphed.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarantula
WOLF SPIDER
Arachnid. There are several genera of wolf spider, ranging in size from 1 cm to 8 cm. They are robust and agile hunters, and have good eyesight. They depend on their eyesight to hunt. Their sense of touch is also acute. Wolf spiders are not aggressive but will inject venom freely if continually provoked. Symptoms of their venomous bite include swelling, mild pain and itching. Though usually considered harmless to humans, the bite of some species may be painful. Morphed in: #10 The Android.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_spider
Legacy: Marco, Ax
