Camel-spiders
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Branchia
Branchia is a genus of solifuges (sun spiders or camel spiders) in the family Ammotrechidae, described by Muma in 1951. These arachnids are characterized by their elongated bodies, large chelicerae, and rapid running ability. The genus is part of the subfamily Saronominae and contains multiple species distributed in arid regions.
Eremobates
sun spiders, camel spiders, wind scorpions
Eremobates is a genus of solifuges (sun spiders/camel spiders) in the family Eremobatidae, distributed primarily in western North America. These fast-moving arachnids are notable for having the largest jaw-to-body ratio of any animal. They are non-venomous predators that rely on powerful chelicerae to subdue prey. Most species are nocturnal and navigate primarily using their pedipalps rather than vision. The genus contains approximately 97 accepted species.
Horribates
Horribates is a genus of camel spiders (order Solifugae) in the family Eremobatidae, containing three described species restricted to the southwestern United States. All known species occur in California, with one species also recorded from Nevada. The genus was established by Martin Hammond Muma in 1962, with the name reflecting the formidable appearance characteristic of solifugids.