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The '''fattail scorpion''' is a [[genus]] of [[scorpion]] known by the scientific name '''Androctonus'''. They are perhaps best known for the toxicity of their venom, which among the deadliest of any scorpion in the world, able to kill a human in about seven to eight hours. That makes these scorpions among the deadliest animals in the world. They come in many different colors and can be different sizes, but all range from about four to ten [[centimeters]] long. These scorpions are born as [[scorplings]], and periodically [[molt]] as they grow, to shed their old [[exoskeleton]] and move into a newer one. The fattail scorpion finds its home in the [[desert]] areas of [[Northern Africa]] and the [[Middle East]], but most any warm [[climates]] with rocky areas will due. | |||
The fattail scorpion is a [[genus]] of [[scorpion]] known by the scientific name Androctonus. | |||
== Body Design == | == Body Design == | ||
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The body design of the fattail scorpion has a beautiful look to it. These scorpions range from about four to ten centimeters long. The fattail scorpion's body can be divided into the [[cephalothorax]] and the [[abdomen]]. The cephalothorax is the scorpions head. The cephalothorax has six pairs of [[appendages]] and a pair of [[eyes]] on top, with a few other pairs of eyes on the corners of their head. The head is also covered by a [[carapace]], which is basically the upper part of the [[exoskeleton]]. The [[mesosoma]] is the front part of the abdomen. This is made up of six segments. The first segment mainly has the reproductive organs. The second segment has some sensory structures called [[pectines]], and all of the other segments have book lungs for respiration. <ref name=mlife> [http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Scorpion Scorpion] "New World Encyclopedia". Web. December 2, 2012(date-of-access). </ref> Although the fattail scorpion has a few different types of species in the genus Androctonus, and they differ in color, most all of the scorpions can be identified by their fat tails. Most other scorpion species have a smaller tail(or stinger), but the fattail scorpion, as the name says, has a much thicker tail. | The body design of the fattail scorpion has a beautiful look to it. These scorpions range from about four to ten centimeters long. The fattail scorpion's body can be divided into the [[cephalothorax]] and the [[abdomen]]. The cephalothorax is the scorpions head. The cephalothorax has six pairs of [[appendages]] and a pair of [[eyes]] on top, with a few other pairs of eyes on the corners of their head. The head is also covered by a [[carapace]], which is basically the upper part of the [[exoskeleton]]. The [[mesosoma]] is the front part of the abdomen. This is made up of six segments. The first segment mainly has the reproductive organs. The second segment has some sensory structures called [[pectines]], and all of the other segments have book lungs for respiration. <ref name=mlife> [http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Scorpion Scorpion] "New World Encyclopedia". Web. December 2, 2012(date-of-access). </ref> Although the fattail scorpion has a few different types of species in the genus Androctonus, and they differ in color, most all of the scorpions can be identified by their fat tails. Most other scorpion species have a smaller tail(or stinger), but the fattail scorpion, as the name says, has a much thicker tail. | ||
The [[tail]] of the fattail scorpion is extremely venomous. In fact, the fattail scorpion is one of the more poisonous scorpions in the worlds. The tail is covered in tiny [[setae]] that act as sensory detectors. <ref name=body> [http://www.arkive.org/arabian-fat-tailed-scorpion/androctonus-crassicauda/ Arabian fat-tailed scorpion fact file] "Arkive". Web. December 2, 2012(date-of-access). </ref> The tail of this scorpion is the reason it is such an extremely [[venomous]] and deadly scorpion. If a human is stung by the tail, they could die but still have a good chance of living. The tail of the scorpion is unusually fat, which can help it be recognized. This [[genus]] cannot easily be identified by color, because the difference in color is immense. The Androctonus australis is a light yellowish color, while the Androctonus crassicauda is a dark brown or blackish color. The main means of identification for this genus of scorpion is the unusually large tail, because other scorpions have much thinner tails. In extremely rare cases, scorpions in general can be born with two tails. However, this is not a different species of scorpion, but merely an abnormality in that scorpion. | The [[tail]] of the fattail scorpion is extremely venomous. In fact, the fattail scorpion is one of the more poisonous scorpions in the worlds. The tail is covered in tiny [[setae]] that act as sensory detectors. <ref name=body> [http://www.arkive.org/arabian-fat-tailed-scorpion/androctonus-crassicauda/ Arabian fat-tailed scorpion fact file] "Arkive". Web. December 2, 2012(date-of-access). </ref> The tail of this scorpion is the reason it is such an extremely [[venomous]] and deadly scorpion. If a human is stung by the tail, they could die but still have a good chance of living. The tail of the scorpion is unusually fat, which can help it be recognized. This [[genus]] cannot easily be identified by color, because the difference in color is immense. The ''Androctonus australis'' is a light yellowish color, while the ''Androctonus crassicauda'' is a dark brown or blackish color. The main means of identification for this genus of scorpion is the unusually large tail, because other scorpions have much thinner tails. In extremely rare cases, scorpions in general can be born with two tails. However, this is not a different species of scorpion, but merely an abnormality in that scorpion. | ||
== Life Cycle == | == Life Cycle == | ||
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This video shows the Androctonus australis capture and then paralyze its prey. | This video shows the Androctonus australis capture and then paralyze its prey. | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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[[category:scorpion]] | [[category:scorpion]] | ||
[[Category:Buthidae]] | [[Category:Buthidae]] | ||
