Laterobasal aculear serrations (LAS) in scorpion family Vaejovidae (Scorpiones: Chactoidea)

Authors

• Victor Fet, Marshall UniversityFollow
• Michael E. SolegladFollow
• Michael S. Brewer, Marshall University

Abstract

The discovery of a new structure on the laterobasal aspect of the telson aculeus is described here for the first time. This structure, termed the laterobasal aculear serrations (LAS), is a row of minute denticles located on each side of the aculeus base, found exclusively in scorpion family Vaejovidae, thus potentially providing a new synapomorphy for this New World family. The LAS structure of major representative vaejovid genera and Vaejovis groups is illustrated with SEM micrographs. Also provided is a comprehensive list of non-vaejovid Recent scorpion genera examined where the LAS structure was found to be absent.

Recommended Citation

Fet, Victor; Soleglad, Michael E.; and Brewer, Michael S. (2006) "Laterobasal aculear serrations (LAS) in scorpion family Vaejovidae (Scorpiones: Chactoidea)," Euscorpius: Vol. 2006: Iss. 45, Article 1.
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Available at: https://mds.marshall.edu/euscorpius/vol2006/iss45/1