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Terrible Mouth Parts - for Luciano :p


Terrible Mouth Parts - for Luciano :p
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Copyright: Bayram Gocmen (boreocypriensis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3993 W: 153 N: 4803] (12728)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-05
Categories: Spiders
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Bayram's dedications, Arthropods from Turkey & Cyprus [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-21 1:03
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Galeodes toelgi (Toelg’s Camel Spider) [in Turk. Böyü, Böğü] #2(A Female’s Mouth Parts)

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Today I would like to dedicate this capture of the terrible mouth parts of beautiful :) female Toelg’s Camel Spider in attacking position to one of our beloved and heartfelt friend in TN, Luciano Gollini (lousat) for his valuable contributions (especially on insects) to TN . I hope you can like this shot Luciano:) –this is not from a Zoo :D-! I wish you all the best my friend and thanks for all!

Hoping that you like this shot!

Cheers,

Bayram

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The genus Galeodes (Camel Spiders), whose members are distributed from northern Africa through southeastern Europe and Asia, is the most speciose genus in the order Solifugae, with 174 species. In Turkey 21 species are known from Turkey. 16 of these seem to be endemic species to Turkey.

Galeodes toelgi inhabits the warm semi-desert plains of the SE Anatolia, it was describe from Gavur Mountains, Hatay province in Turkey. We found this animal in Kilis province (Çörten vilage) near the border of Gaziantep province. It is also reported from the Gaziantep, Sanliurfa and Siirt provinces. However, there is a possibility of occurrence in N Syria and N Iraq. They are nocturnal coming out during the night in search for food and hide in burrow or under logs during the day. Pedipalps (mouth parts) and extremities are typically orange coloured. The total body length in this female which I photographed here is approx. 3 cm. However, it can be reach more than this value.

All Solifugids are very aggressive. They are not venomous but can inflict a very painful bite! Camel Spiders are short lived only living for approx. 1-1.5 years. They belong to the Solifugae family and have been called Wind Scorpions and Sun Spiders.

Solifugids are one of the dominant predatory arthropods in arid ecosystems and extreme arid ecosystems where there is little vegetation (e.g., rocky habitats and dune systems), and also serve as important prey for such vertebrates as exist in these habitats. Some authors considered solifugids indicator species for desert environments. Living in these arid environments, solifugids are subjected to very high daytime temperatures, low nighttime temperatures and low relative humidity. Nevertheless, they apparently have high metabolic rates and are, probably because of their high metabolic rate, voracious predators. All aspects of their interesting physiology in these extreme ecosystems remain to be explored.

Like all solifugids, this species is also carnivorous or omnivorous (even carcass-eater), with feeding on termites, darkling beetles, and other small arthropods, although Solifugae have been videotaped consuming larger prey such as lizards. Prey is located with the pedipalps and killed and cut into pieces by the chelicerae. The prey is then liquefied and the liquid ingested through the pharynx. Although they do not normally attack humans, these chelicerae can penetrate human skin, and painful bites have been reported.

Reproduction can involve direct or indirect sperm transfer; when indirect, the male emits a spermatophore on the ground and then inserts it with his chelicerae in the female's genital pore. To do this, he flings the female on its back. The female then digs a burrow, into which it lays 50 to 200 eggs, depending on the species. These are guarded until they hatch. Because the female will not feed during this time, it will try to fatten itself beforehand, and a species of 5 cm has been observed to eat more than 100 flies during that time in the laboratory.

Like Pseudoscorpions and harvestmen, all camel spiders lack book lungs. In some species there are very large "central eyes" (as seen in my capture) that are capable of recognizing forms, which are used for hunting. Lateral eyes are only rudimentary or lacking (as in this case). Males are usually smaller than females, with longer legs.

References:

1. The Arachnid Order Solifugae
2. Werner, F. (1922). Ergebnisse einer zoologisch. Forshungsrise nach Kleinasien. II. Skorpione und Solifugen asus dem Amanus-Gebirge. Archive für Naturgeschichte, Section A (Zoology), 85 (8): 141-145.
3. Koç, H. (2007). The Solifuges (Arachnida: Solifugae) fauna of Southeast Anatolia: Systematic, Zoogeography and Ecology. Ege University, Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, PhD. Disertation, 243 pp (in Turkish with Eng. Summ).
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  • Great 
  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-06-21 1:09]
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Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Bu fotograf örümcek fobisi olanlara uygun değil:)Fokusun ağız civarında olması,kolların kadraja sığmaması ürpertici etkiyi arttırmış.Pozlama,ışık,detaylar ve kompozisyon da 4/4 lük.Tebrikler,ellerinize sağlık!

  • Great 
  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2613 W: 133 N: 7504] (23403)
  • [2008-06-21 1:13]
  • [+]

Hello my neighbour for today!
Terrible jaws, but a fine macro, Bayram taken from a great POV with excellent sharpness to show the weapons of this camel spider.
Thanks for sharing this 'beauty' my friend.
Cheers,
Ivan

Great that Turkey reached the semifinal! :))

Hello Bayram,

What a close-up! Not a spider that I want to meet. Excellent composition, POV, DOF and sharpness. Great light and natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Greetings Bayram my neighbour for today. The jaws on this guy are amazing. I like the crop and framing on this shot to highlight his jaws. Great POV, you deserve a bravery award!
Cheers from Australia
Sue

Perfect close up Bayram hocam showing all pedipalpus details of this weird and terrible spider with great DOF and POV. TFS.
Greetings from Cyprus,
Nazım

Aman Yarabbi:D Bu fotoğrafı görünce Naşit'e nedense daha cok acıdım:D Kaderınızın Naşit'le aynı olmaması acısından sanslısınız Hocam:D Leşle de beslendıklerı için ağızlarında bır cok bakterı ve vırus olduğunu duymuştum. Isırarak bunları ınsana da tasımaları acısından önemlı olabilirler.
Paylaşımınız için teşekkürler
Saygılarımla
Filiz

Merhaba Bayram Bey,
Alien :o))) Az biraz urkutucu duruyor :o)) Cok ilginc olmus. Elinize saglik
Selamlar

Hi My beloved friend Bayram, terrific mouth for this spider, lovely dedication to our friend Luciano, splendid macro with fantastic details, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hello Bayram,
What a hairy monster. Excellent sharpness and POV. Beautiful natural colours, And, as always, a great composition. Perfect POV.
Regards,
Peter

Hi Bayram,
A lovely closeup capture of this dangerous looking camel spider. Excellent composition and sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

  • Great 
  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2042 W: 6 N: 2025] (13277)
  • [2008-06-21 4:06]

Hola Bay,
alien regrasa :))
excelente trabajo amigo,
magnífica dedicatoria,
saludos

Merhaba Hocam,
Bu fotoğraf hakkında söyleyecek bir şey bulamıyorum, çok güzel yakalamışsınız, harikasınız! Mükkemel ötesi bir kare :) Hemen favorilerime alıyorum :)
Bu arada biz de şerbetleniriz bir gün illa ki, Allahın emri :)

Saygılar,
Naşit

  • Great 
  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2468 W: 168 N: 7464] (23588)
  • [2008-06-21 7:40]

Hello Bayram,
Oh, no, this is really too close for comfort!!
A great macro though, very sharp showing incredible details and a very interesting note. Well done!
TFS and regards, Ulla

Merhaba Bayram bey,
Bir önceki fotoğrafta böcek için "Agresif" yorumunu yapmıştım. Bu pozu yanında önceki kuzu gibi kalıyor... Bakış açısının ağız hizasında olması da etkisini arttırıyor. Elinize sağlık.
Ali.

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 95] (585)
  • [2008-06-21 9:54]

Selam hocam... müthiş bir kare. Böyü harika görünüyor:). Elinize sağlık.,Mehmet

Hi Brother,

I have to ask - what made her open her mouth like that? Fascinating macro and expertly done. She probably would have bitten you had she known you were going to post this unflattering picture of her.

Jane

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1993 W: 5 N: 5571] (21050)
  • [2008-06-21 10:02]

Hi Bayram. a fantastic close up of this Spider. Great detail and natural colours. The mouth is fantastic. all with interesting notes well done TFS.
Nick..

offff... offff... hocam bu ne güzellik:) geçekten harika yakalamışsınız. Bununla arazide uğraştığınızı görmüştüm... ama ordan böyle bir mükemmel kare çıkacağı aklıma gelmemişti açıkcası. Derinlik, netlik, ışıklandırma her açıdan 1. sınıf. Elinize sağlık.
Deniiz

hello Bayram, this is excellent macro, the detail and colouration is perfect. The composition showing so much detail is excellent...regards h

Merhaba Dr.Bayram,
Selam!!
superb macro of the Spider with such closeness even the jaw can be clearly seen!
very sharp with good colour and details
well done
greeting
Tony

Ne korkunc bir canavar...Tum detaylar,tuyler, agiz ve ayaklar mukemmel gorunuyor...Renkler de harika cikmis...Bilgiler icin de sagol, emegine ellerine saglik...selamlar Yasemin...

Hi uncle...What a shot and amazing information...I wonder if you find time to get rest...You working very hurt...You deserved point because of this picture is Perfect....Detail and colur very clear too...Well done uncle, take care....Regards...Cypturk

  • Great 
  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1696 W: 242 N: 5596] (19883)
  • [2008-06-21 13:51]

Hi Bayram!
This is one ugly creature! :-)
I've heard they can bite very hard!
Excellent quality .
Superb composition.
Brilliant DOF.

Very well done, Geckoman!

Joe

  • Great 
  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4842] (14380)
  • [2008-06-21 14:05]

Hi Bayram

Brilliant shot - amazing detail and focus. Very skillful work (even though tis is the suff my nightmares are made of)!

James

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1022 W: 5 N: 2802] (10144)
  • [2008-06-21 14:25]

Hola Bayram.
Si que tiene unos enormes dientes esta pequeña Araña, los cuales muestra con la intencion de morder.
Exelente Macro donde se muestran finos detalles de esta creatura.
Saludos Bayram.
Luis52.

Hi Bayram,

very aggressive spider, I think he's gonna attack you.
Great macro shot and very good pov and details.

Gert.

Ps.
It's over now, Russia were better today.

Selam Bayram hocam bugün geç kaldım. PC ile uğraşıyordum. Çok güzel bir makro olmuş. Elinize sağlık.
Bahadır

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1003 W: 6 N: 2707] (10057)
  • [2008-06-21 16:23]

Hi Bayram,you be sure that i like a lot this wonderfull macro,the details,the sharpness and the colors are fantastics,i must say you a lot of thanks for this dedic and for your kinds words about me,have a nice Sunday my friend!!! Cheers from Italy,Luciano

hello Bayram

aoutch ! what a excellent image with fine POV,
great sharpness and details of this creature, TFS

Asbed

OOOOoooh!That's an ugly one!
But what a shot, dear bro!
Very nice macro!
Goldy

Impresionante acercamiento de este curioso ser vivo. Buena luz y colorido.
Suerte en el fútbol esta semana... como derrotásteis a Croacia jajajajaj.
Abrazo.

Good Morning Bayram,
Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain.
~Henry David Thoreau

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 927 W: 4 N: 2317] (10792)
  • [2008-06-22 8:27]

Hello Bayram, WOW what a closeup of this spider mouth wide open. Excellent shot with superb composition. Ganesh

Amazing shot Bayram. This is a very good capture with very good notes.
Regards
Betsie

Hello Bayram,
Another interesting creature from your collection, but this time an anthropod one :) Lovely specimen and portrait. And the species which can be seen in the wild only in your region (I mean - not in my country ;>). Nice dedication to Luciano too :)
Thanks for showing something really interesting!
Greetings,
Radomir

PS. According to your question about tiger beetle - I received the file, thank you! IIn 100% it is Cicindela genus, but the true is that I have not time to look at it much more carefully - I promise to do it today :) (last 6 weeks I was almost all the time in the field) Anyway, it is probably one of Cicindela campestris-group species (one of its subspecies?), but because last year one additional species (for the first view very similar to C. campestris) was described from Turkey, the best way to ID it would be to look at these specimens using microscope. So it would be fantastic to receive material for study :)

Bayram,

Yet another wonderful dedication. Superb macro work! The results you obtained here are partly a reason why I don't shoot macros too often - I want to sleep well at night :) .. Jokes aside, I never really got involved with macros but I'll definitely give it a try one day. Wonderful pictures such as yours are the exact reason why I'd like to look into it. Wonderful work Bayram. TFS.

Best Regards,

Martin

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