Photoperiod is an important environmental characteristic involved in the regulation of circadian physiological processes in living organisms. This experiment verified the effect of photoperiod on biomass gain and mortality in juvenile scorpions of the ...
José Rivaldo de Lima +4 more
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Predation of Liolaemus huacahuasicus (Squamata: Iguania: Liolaemini) by Brachistosternus intermedius (Scorpiones: Bothriuridae) in Cumbres Calchaquies, Tucuman Province, Northwestern Argentina [PDF]
In the course of a herpetological survey of the summit of the Cumbres Calchaquíes Mountains, on a rocky outcrop facing south east, near Provincial Road352 (26º22'45.7”S, 65º43'54.7”W, 3612 m),38.3 km W Hualinchay, Trancas Department, Tucumán Province, on
Avila, Luciano Javier +2 more
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The envenomation of general physiology throughout the last century. [PDF]
Toxins are the poisonous products of organisms. Toxins serve vital defensive and offensive functions for those that harbor them: stinging scorpions, pesticidal plants, sanguinary snakes, fearless frogs, sliming snails, noxious newts, and smarting spiders.
Sack, Jon T
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Scorpions and life-history strategies: from evolutionary dynamics toward the scorpionism problem
This work aims to contribute to the general information on scorpion reproductive patterns in general including species that can be noxious to humans. Scorpions are unusual among terrestrial arthropods in several of their life-history traits since in many
Wilson R. Lourenço
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The scorpion collections (Arachnida, Scorpiones) held in the Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali of Turin (Italy) [PDF]
Data and considerations about the history and contents of the scorpion collection housed in the Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali of Turin (MRSN) are reported.
Chiarle, Alberto +3 more
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Morphologically conserved taxa such as scorpions represent a challenge to delimit. We recently discovered populations of scorpions in the genus Kovarikia Soleglad, Fet & Graham, 2014 on two isolated mountain ranges in southern California.
Robert W. Bryson Jr. +4 more
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Scorpion Species with Smaller Body Sizes and Narrower Chelae Have the Highest Venom Potency
Scorpionism is a global health concern, with an estimation of over one million annual envenomation cases. Despite this, little is known regarding the drivers of scorpion venom potency.
Alannah Forde +3 more
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Residents in Southeastern Iran Regarding Scorpion Stings
Background and Objectives: This study aims to investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of residents in south of Kerman province in Iran regarding scorpion sting and the factors affecting its prevalence.
Ismail Amiri Qanat Saman +8 more
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Weltweite Kataloge und Artenzahlen der Spinnentierordnungen (Arachnida) [PDF]
Volume: 41Start Page: 41End Page ...
Blick, Theo, Harvey, Mark S.
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Seasonal variations in scorpion activity were investigated during a 24 month period in an area of Caatinga (dryland) vegetation in the state of Paraíba, Brazil.
Cristiane S. Araújo +4 more
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