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The generic name Aops comes from the Greek prefix a-(‘without’) and ops (‘eye’) because the scorpion is eyeless. The specific epithet oncodactylus derives from the Greek onkos (‘hook’) and daktylos (‘finger’) for the hooked ends of the pincer chelae.
Opistophalmus glabrifrons (commonly known as the shiny burrow scorpion [1] [2] or the yellow-legged burrowing scorpion [3] [4]) is a large (adult size: 11–15 cm [5] [3]) species of burrowing scorpion found in Southern and Eastern Africa.
In southern Africa, thick-clawed scorpions belonging to the families Scorpionidae, Bothriuridae, and Ischnuridae, are generally assumed to be harmless. However, Opistophthalmus glabrifrons is an exception to the rule. Opistophthalmus species are burrowing scorpions, and probably never leave their burrows except when coming out to mate. This ...
Glaucoma is a progressive condition the eye causes damage to the optic nerve. [7] The damage to the optic nerve is usually caused by intraocular pressure [8] of the eye being elevated. Glaucoma can be seen in dogs, and less commonly, cats. Treatment [9] can be in the form of ocular medication, like prescription eye drops.
Pulmonoscorpius is an extinct genus of scorpion from the Mississippian (Early Carboniferous) of Scotland.It contains a single named species, Pulmonoscorpius kirktonensis.It was one of the largest scorpions to have ever lived, with the largest known individual having an estimated length exceeding 70 cm (28 inches).
Scorpions have two eyes on the top of the cephalothorax, and usually two to five pairs of eyes along the front corners of the cephalothorax. While unable to form sharp images, their central eyes are amongst the most light sensitive in the animal kingdom, especially in dim light, which makes it possible for nocturnal species to use starlight to ...
Looking directly at the sun during an eclipse can burn your retina and damage your vision in a matter of seconds. Looking at an eclipse without special glasses can damage your eyes Skip to main ...
They have no eyes. As in some other arachnids, the first pair of legs is modified to serve as sensory organs, and are held clear of the ground while walking. Often, however, palpigrades use their pedipalps for locomotion, so that the animal appears to be walking on five pairs of legs. [ 6 ]