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- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Chelicerata
- Class: Arachnida
- Believed to be on the planet for over 400 million years, long before dinosaursThe University of Arizona: Scorpions
- Most scorpions are nocturnalThe University of Arizona: Scorpions
- Scorpions are fluorescent under ultraviolet lightThe University of Arizona: Scorpions
- Out of the 1400 species only 20 to 30 have strong enough venom to kill a personThe University of Arizona: Scorpions
- Average lifespan 3 to 5 years, though some may live for 25 yearsThe University of Arizona: Scorpions
- Scorpions are found in all types of habitatsThe University of Arizona: Scorpions
- Scorpions vary in sizeThe University of Arizona: Scorpions
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Scorpions are easily recognized by their long stinger bearing tails, large claws and eight legs. All species carry venom but only about 25 of the 1400 recognized species carry venom strong enough to kill a human.Texas A&M University: Scorpions
Scorpions belong to the class arachnida and are close relatives to ticks, mites and spiders. Scorpions are found in a variety of habitats including deserts, grasslands, forests and mountainous areas.Texas A&M University: Scorpions
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Scorpions Questions
What is the smallest and largest scorpion? 1 AnswerThe largest scorpions in the United States are members of the genus Hadrurus (giant desert hairy scorpions), obtaining a length of about 5 inches. http://ag.ari... read more
Would you ever own a scorpion as a pet? 1 AnswerI have one and he is a pet. Like a pet rock, he's dead now. Found him in my hall one evening, caught him and he died within a day in captivity. I still have ... read more
Why do scorpions eat their babies, did you know this? 2 Answersyes i knew that scorpions eat their young especially the mothers. "Pregnant females are obviously very fat looking and should be removed from the communal tank... read more
What type of guitar do the Scorpions Band played? 1 AnswerSeems like they used a variety of guitars for their albums: --quote-- I brought over some of my vintage guitars, like a couple of old Strats, an old Telecaster... read more




