DOI
https://dx.doi.org/10.18590/euscorpius.2006.vol2006.iss43.1
Abstract
An unusual duplication of pedipalp segments is reported from the buthid scorpion Androctonus crassicauda. While the right pedipalp is normal, the anomaly described here occurred on the left pedipalp. This abnormally developed pedipalp included nine segments instead of normal six. It has two trochanters, two femurs and two patellae; the segments are arranged in the following order: coxa, trochanter I, femur I, patella I, trochanter II, femur II, patella II, chela hand, and movable finger. Morphometric measurements, photographs, and general features of the specimen are given.
Recommended Citation
Karataş, A., & Kürtüllü, M. 2006 . Duplication of pedipalp segments in the scorpion Androctonus crassicauda (Olivier, 1807). Euscorpius, No. 43: 1-4.
