Scorpion

Introduction: Scorpion

Description of Scorpion

Scorpion: Arthropods of the order Scorpiones, of which 1500 to 2000 species have been described. The most common live in tropical or subtropical areas. They are nocturnal and feed principally on insects and other arthropods. They are large arachnids but do not attack man spontaneously. They have a venomous sting. Their medical significance varies considerably and is dependent on their habits and venom potency rather than on their size. At most, the sting is equivalent to that of a hornet but certain species possess a highly toxic venom potentially fatal to humans. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Smith, Insects and Other Arthropods of Medical Importance, 1973, p417; Barnes, Invertebrate Zoology, 5th ed, p503).
Source: MeSH 2007

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Broader terms for Scorpion

• Arachnida

Source - MeSH 2007

The following terms can be used for Scorpion

• Arachnida

Source: CRISP

Hierarchical classifications of Scorpion

The following list attempts to classify Scorpion into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Animals
  • Invertebrates
    • Arthropods
      • Arachnida
        • Scorpions

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