Androctonus crassicauda scorpion species lives in nature both as a prey and predator. So it has venom that can be effective for hunting protection. It cause venoming death by stinging people animals. is of great importance to know the ecological characteristics density this species, especially regions where cases are high. In present study, Şanlıurfa province, prevalent, was chosen research are...

Khuzestan province has the highest rate of scorpion sting in Iran. This is a study to identify these scorpions in Khuzestan. In this study 418 scorpions were kept in the ethyl alcohol 70%, each being studied by stereomicroscopy and diagnosis key separately. 120 (28.7%) Androctonus crassicauda, 104 (24.9%) Hemiscorpius lepturus, 91 (21.7%) Mesobuthus eupeus, 86 (20.65%) Compsobuthus matthiesseni...

In the stinging response of the worker honeybee (Apis mellifera), rhythmic movements of the lancets on the stylet are produced by alternating contractions of a set of stinging muscles (a protractor, M198, and a retractor, M199) on each side during co-contraction of the frucula muscles (M197s) on both sides. In this study, stinging movements were elicited by tactile stimulation to the sternum in...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Once human skin contacts stinging hairs of Urtica spp. (stinging nettles), the irritant is released and produces pain, wheals or a stinging sensation which may last for >12 h. However, the existence of pain-inducing toxins in the stinging hairs of Urtica thunbergiana has never been systematically demonstrated. Experiments were therefore conducted to identify the persistent p...

Scorpions are one of the most ancient groups of terrestrial animals. They have maintained a steady morphology over more than 400 million years of evolution. Their venom arsenals for capturing prey and defending against predators may play a critical role in their ancient and conservative appearance. In the current review, we present the scorpion fauna of China: 53 species covering five families ...

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Scorpion envenomations represent an actual public health problem in Algeria, at various levels, in three-fourths of the country provinces. A total of 903, 461 scorpion sting cases and 1996 induced deaths were reported in the country between 1991 and 2012. As the scorpion envenomation surveillance is based on passive system, the present study aims to analyse and to interpret the reported scorpio...