horned baboon spiders

[Schlyne]

Theyr'e fairly quick, but nothing compared to some of the pokies, pslams and taps.

Only once was i stupid enough to rehouse a sling in my bedroom. Ending up chasing a C. brachycephalus sling across the room.

 

[Nate]

I like West’s theory, he is the only that provided a cool picture of it.

From what i've gathered and read, it does nothing at all, expet in C. darlingi, it MAY reduce wind resistance. Truly fascianting creatures.

Scorp guy, did your source provide data that it travels greater distances then any other T in a shorter period of time?

Is this a trait that males only have?

If not, why would the female need this if males are doing the “breeding journey?”

 

[Gigas]

Any way wouldnt a horn increase air resistance?

 

[David DeVries]

It must be a defense mechanism. They flip on their back, spin like a top, and kick in all directions. HiiiiiiiiiiiYa! :liar: Thats after they get done racing in their burrows and testing wind resistance.

 

[Gigas]

...., hey i got an idea why dont we all agree its that enlarged stomach thing....

 

[skinheaddave]

I had posted a new thread on this topic. Thank you, Gigus, for pointing me to this thread.

I would agree that West's theory is still speculative -- but it is rather appealing in its arguments. Not that many very appealing theories don't prove to be blatantly false -- but it would definitely be one worth further investigation.

"Mutation in internal support structure caused fovea to turn outward"

I am not familiar enough with tarantula anatomy, but is this actually the case in species with a horn? Or is the fovea in its traditional place and the horn an additional structure?

Cheers,
Dave