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Effects of Androctonus crassicauda (Olivier, 1807) (Scorpiones: Buthidae) venom on rat metabolism

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2008
Scorpions are venomous arthropods of the Arachnida class and are considered relatives of spiders, ticks and mites. There is not any study about the biochemical effects of Androctonus crassicauda (Olivier, 1807) venom.
O. Ozkan, F. Bakir, S. Adiguzel
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A Review of the Scale and Sustainability of the Consumption and Trade of Anuran Species in Africa

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Within Africa, collection and trade of anurans is often recorded as single‐site case studies, making it difficult to accurately understand the scale of use, its livelihood importance, and impact on species. We conducted a systematic review to: compile literature on anuran uses in Africa; identify the species and ecoregions involved; and ...
Sandra Owusu‐Gyamfi, Lauren Coad, Hannah N. K. Sackey, Zachary Braithwaite, Daniel Korley Attuquayefio, Yaa Ntiamoa‐Baidu   +5 more
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Dangerous scorpion fauna of Mali

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2012
Although the main Malian scorpion species of medical interest, Androctonus amoreuxi, is responsible for severe envenomings and perhaps some deaths, it has hitherto been considered not dangerous for humans. This population is located in the Saharian North-
M Goyffon, A Dabo, SK Coulibaly, G Togo, JP Chippaux   +4 more
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Artificial Shelters as a Monitoring and Conservation Tool for Terrestrial Breeding Frogs

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2026.
Artificial concrete and wooden shelters were tested as low‐impact tools for monitoring a cryptic terrestrial‐breeding frog, Austrochaperina robusta, in the Australian Wet Tropics. Frogs overwhelmingly preferred concrete shelters, which provided stronger thermal buffering, supported higher occupancy across seasons, and were the only shelters used for ...
Jordy Groffen, Lyanne Brouwer, Myles H. M. Menz, Conrad J. Hoskin   +3 more
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Scorpion sting: a public health problem in El Kelaa des Sraghna (Morocco)

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2008
The present study aimed at verifying the impact of a Moroccan strategy against scorpion stings and specifically at identifying the epidemiological features of patients envenomed or just stung by scorpions.
R. El Oufir, I. Semlali, M. Idrissi, A. Soulaymani, S. Benlarabi, A. Khattabi, M. Ait Moh, R. Soulaymani Bencheikh   +7 more
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A Review of the Role of Sensor in the Vertical Farms: Superiority and Prospects

Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2026.
Sensor networks in vertical farms This study comprehensively reviews the current application status of sensors in vertical agriculture, discovers and deeply analyzes their benefits in enhancing agricultural production efficiency, ensuring the quality of agricultural products, and promoting eco‐friendly practices in vertical farms.
Yixiao Guo, Shuhan Fan, Yuqing Geng, Yuxin Liu, Fang Zhang   +4 more
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Parthenogenesis in scorpions: some history - new data

Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2008
Parthenogenesis, a rare phenomenon in Chelicerates, apart from mites, is reviewed in scorpions, notably Tityus serrulatus Lutz & Mello from Brazil, Tityus columbianus (Thorell) from Colombia and Tityus metuendus Pocock from Peru and Brazil.
W. R. Lourenço
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Ximenia americana L. From Popular Use to Anti‐Inflammatory Activities: A Comprehensive Review

Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Ximenia americana (L.), known as “yellow plum,” “sea lemon,” or “Brazilian plum,” is a tropical/subtropical plant widely used in traditional medicine. Its roots, leaves, flowers, stem, and fruits are traditionally employed to treat various inflammatory disorders.
Bruno Anderson F. Silva, Maria Gabriely de Lima Silva, Eduardo S. Silva, Lucas Yure S. Silva, Renata Torres Pessoa, Silvio C. Alves‐Júnior, Jullyana S. S. Quintans, Laurent Picot, Irwin Rose A. Menezes, Lucindo J. Quintans‐Júnior   +9 more
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Faunistic Study of Scorpions (Arachnida: Scorpiones) in Qaenat County in Iran in 2017

Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Qum, 2020
Background and Objectives: Scorpion’s sting has created one of the most significant health and medical issues in Iran. Lack of sufficient knowledge of the fauna and the seasonal activity of scorpions in an area poses a serious challenge to the control ...
Farzad Motevalli Haghi, Hossein Borna, Rouhullah Dehghani, Mahmoud Fazeli-Dinan, Jamshid Yazdani-Cherati, Omid Dehghan, Farzaneh Sahraei-Rostami, Seyed Hassan Nikookar   +7 more
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Rapidly improving acute myocarditis after a scorpion sting

Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği Arşivi, 2013
Scorpion stings are usually benign, but especially cardiovascular death has been reported due to complications. Local reactions at the site of the sting as well as organ dysfunction may be due to the effects of a systemic toxin.
Nermin Bayar, Selçuk Küçükseymen, İsa Öner Yüksel, Şakir Arslan   +3 more
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