Black Emperor Scorpion
The emperor scorpion is one of the largest species of scorpion in the world, with adults averaging about 7.9in. in length. It is wrongly claimed to be the largest living scorpion in the world. However, some species of Forest Scorpions are its equal. The Guinness Book of Records claims a Forest Scok. The large pincers are blackish-red and have a granular texture. The front part of the body, or prosoma, is made up of four sections, each with a pair of legs. Behind the fourth pair of legs are comb-like structures known as pectines, which tend to be longer in males than in females. The tail, known as the metasoma, is long and curves back over the body. It ends in the large receptacle containing the venom glands and is tipped with a sharp, curved stinger. Their sting is categorized as mild (similar to a bee sting) to severe on humans depending on the species. Sensory hairs cover the pincers and tail, enabling the emperor scorpion to detect prey through vibrations in the air and ground. They also glow!!!
The Emperor Scorpion "breathes" or respirates in the same way that spiders do, along with most arachnids, which is through book lungs. As explained in the black widow spider page, book lungs are passages on the underside of the abdomen that draw air over membranes that allow for gas exchange
The Emperor Scorpion "breathes" or respirates in the same way that spiders do, along with most arachnids, which is through book lungs. As explained in the black widow spider page, book lungs are passages on the underside of the abdomen that draw air over membranes that allow for gas exchange