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Photo of a scorpion under UV.

Photographs of Scorpions and Solifugids.

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Scorpions and Solifugids

  • Photographs of a Scorpion taken under UV illumination - March 2003
  • The scorpion's sensory system is described in the fascinating paper, "Prey Sensing and Orientational Behaviors of Sand Scorpions", by Philip H. Brownell (Department of Zoology, Oregon State University) and J. Leo van Hemmen (Physik Department, TU Muenchen).
  • For information about scorpions found in South Africa see the comprehensive Iziko (Museums of Cape Town) online Biodiversity Explorer section on Scorpions, which includes the illustrated article "Dangerous scorpions - how to identify them".

     

  • Photographs of a Solifugid - Montagu, 2003
  • For information about solifugids found in South Africa see the comprehensive Iziko (Museums of Cape Town) online Biodiversity Explorer section on Solifugids.
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