What do we know about some of the most conspicuous scorpion species of the genus Tityus ? A historical approach

Abstract In the present study, comments are proposed on historical aspects of the most conspicuous scorpion species of the genus Tityus found in Brazil. Both Tityus bahiensis (Perty) and Tityus serrulatus Lutz & Mello are better known for their infamous reputation of noxious species. However, th...

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Published in:Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
Main Author: Wilson R. Lourenço
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: SciELO 2015
Subjects:
Scorpion
Tityus
Noxious species
Historical aspects
Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine
RC955-962
Toxicology. Poisons
RA1190-1270
Zoology
QL1-991
Arctic
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40409-015-0016-9
https://doaj.org/article/de80204eb10f4455ae191aea1810af8a
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Summary:Abstract In the present study, comments are proposed on historical aspects of the most conspicuous scorpion species of the genus Tityus found in Brazil. Both Tityus bahiensis (Perty) and Tityus serrulatus Lutz & Mello are better known for their infamous reputation of noxious species. However, the original discovery and description of both species are associated with interesting historical episodes. A short comment is also provided on Tityus costatus (Karsch), the species possibly involved in the first record of a scorpion incident in Brazil.

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