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Insects and Kin


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submitted by Museum Administration on 11.10.2003

Scorpion

Scorpion
Copyright (2003) Kythera Museum Of Natural History

The scorpion is fierce looking and scary, with sharp pincers on its claws, and a sharp stinger at the end of its tail. The scorpions on Kythera can cause a lot of pain, but won’t do any permanent damage. Scorpions sting only in self-defense, especially when pressure is applied from above, which is a good reason to wear shoes around the house.

Scorpion, 2.5 cm. Photograph © James Prineas, 2003

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