DOI
https://dx.doi.org/10.18590/euscorpius.2016.vol2016.iss221.1
Abstract
A teratological change in a pectinal organ of Euscorpius cf. carpathicus (C. L. Koch, 1837) from Serbia had been examined using SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), and compared to specimens with normally developed pectines. Possible reasons for this anomaly are discussed.
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Recommended Citation
Šarić, M., & Tomić, J. 2016 . The first record of malformed pectines in genus Euscorpius (Scorpiones: Euscorpiidae). Euscorpius, No. 221: 1-10.
