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Tityus (genus)
''Tityus'' is a large genus of thick-tailed scorpions (family Buthidae), the namesake of its subfamily Tityinae. As of 2021, ''Tityus'' contains more than 220 described species distributed in Central America and South America, from Costa Rica to Argentina. Species in the genus ''Tityus'' have been studied for hundreds of years, long before the taxonomic classification was put in place. ''Tityus'' tend to be of medium size for scorpions, roughly 50 to 70 millimeters long. They are dark brown or red in color, and can exhibit sexual dimorphism. They can live in a variety of environments, ranging from urban to arid mountains to the Amazon Rainforest. ''Tityus'' scorpions are best known for their venom and potent sting. The genus contains several dangerously venomous scorpions, the best known of which is the Brazilian yellow scorpion, '' T. serrulatus''. Its venom can cause severe illness (including pancreatitis), and in the young, old and infirm even death. Some experts have argued ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tityus Discrepans
''Tityus discrepans'' is a species of scorpion found in northern and north-eastern South America. Description and behavior ''Tityus discrepans'' can grow up to 71 mm (males) and 60 mm (females), has a reddish-brown body and pedipalps, and light legs, juveniles can be light yellow-brown, with the rest of the body with black areas. Like several scorpions, it has nocturnal habits, feeds on spiders, forks, cockroaches, butterflies and has even been noted to prey on other scorpions. It is a solitary animal, meeting other members of its species only during the mating season. and 10 of which are considered dangerous to humans, due to their low molecular weight, it travels quickly through the bloodstream and attacks the heart, lungs and pancreas. References {{Taxonbar, from=Q3529764 Tityus (genus), discrepans Scorpions of South America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |