A small arthropod species of scorpion belonging to the Bothriuridae family, native to South American regions with specialized adaptations for arid environments.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Dry rocky terrains, desert margins, and scrublands in South American ecosystems, typically found in regions with sparse vegetation and high temperatures.
Ecological Role
Plays a critical role in local ecosystem control by regulating insect populations and serving as a prey and predator in complex ecological food webs.
Morphology
- SKIN COAT Chitinous exoskeleton with dark brown to reddish-brown coloration, providing camouflage and protection
- LIMBS WINGS Eight legs with specialized tarsal segments for locomotion in rocky terrain, adapted for quick movement and predation
- HEAD SENSORY Equipped with multiple sensory setae, pedipalps with chelae for prey manipulation, and metasoma with venomous telson
- BODY STRUCTURE Small scorpion with compact exoskeleton, characterized by inflated body segments, averaging 4-6 cm in total length
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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