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Anecdotal report of intersexuality, regeneration and teratology in scorpions (Arachnida: Scorpiones)

Description

This is an synoptic anecdote reporting and illustrating all the photographic records as well as concrete specimens I had come across during the past few years when browsing Chinese online chatgroups and platforms dedicated to scorpion captive breeding. This document arranges and describes briefly each anomaly. Most photos were posted in two of my online blogs (now deleted) on the Chinese website Bilibili; others shared by my friends. Many photos were circulated online in the hobby with unknown original source. Watermarks are kept when available. Only 1 observation (A. turkiyensis) belongs to the author.

Notes (English)

Once again, only one of the photos belongs to the author of this document, and all photos are superposed with watermarks to prevent direct use. This document only serves as a citable reference to show the possible morphological anomalies in scorpions.

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Anecdotes of morphological anomalies in scorpions.pdf

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