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Description

Scorpions have eight legs, and are easily recognized by a narrow, segmented tail, often carried in a characteristic forward curve over the back. The evolutionary history of scorpions goes back 435 million years. They mainly live in deserts but have adapted to a wide range of environmental conditions, and can be found on all continents except Antarctica. There are over 2,500 described species, with 22 extant (living) families recognized to date.

Description

Scorpions have eight legs, and are easily recognized by a narrow, segmented tail, often carried in a characteristic forward curve over the back. The evolutionary history of scorpions goes back 435 million years. They mainly live in deserts but have adapted to a wide range of environmental conditions, and can be found on all continents except Antarctica. There are over 2,500 described species, with 22 extant (living) families recognized to date.