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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Josh's Frogs" data-source="post: 240538" data-attributes="member: 49228">The scientific name of the Feather Leg Baboon tarantula Stromatopelma calceatum has both Greek and Latin roots . “Stromatopelma" is derived from the Greek words "stroma" (tapestry or web) and "pelma" (sole or foot). This might refer to this species’ heavy webbing that can be found within their habitats and to the shaggy appearance of its feet. The species epithet, “calceatum” (booted or wearing shoes) which likely refers to the long, shaggy looking hairs (setae) found on the last leg segments of this species. The common name, "Featherleg Baboon," further reinforces this description.[ATTACH=full]76926[/ATTACH]</blockquote>