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What does palpal mean?

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Adjective
  1. Relating to a palpus
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The male palpi are large for the size of the spider, and the palpal organ extends back beyond the tibia.
The tibia of the palpal organ has a short, pointed process, extending directly outward from the side.
The sperm is then absorbed with the palpal organ, where it is stored until mating.
The palpal organ has two appendages at the end, one hard and roughened and the other soft.
And if you're more interested in how arachnids do it with palpal specializations than molluscan harpoons, I've got an article on how spiders mate.
The male palpi are long, with large tarsi and palpal organs and a long hook on the outer side of the tarsus.

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