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Spiny pads and claws

Spiny pads and claws

This close-up of the bottom of a pair of peripatus legs shows the spiny pads which they use for walking. The clawed feet are used only when they need extra grip.

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Private collection
Photograph by Sue Doyle

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How to cite this page:

Paddy Ryan. 'Peripatus', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/peripatus/1/3