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The deathstalker is one of the most dangerous species of scorpions. [10] [11] Its venom is a powerful mixture of neurotoxins, with a low lethal dose. [12]While a sting from this scorpion is extraordinarily painful, it normally would not kill a healthy adult human.
Meerkats are somewhat specialized in preying on scorpions, biting off their stingers and being immune to their venom. [78] [79] Other predators adapted for hunting scorpions include the grasshopper mouse and desert long-eared bat, which are also immune to their venom. [80] [81] In one study, 70% of the latter's droppings contained scorpion ...
Fire impacts plants most directly via heat damage. However, new studies indicate that hydraulic failure kills trees during a fire in addition to fire scorching. High temperature cuts the water supply to the canopy and causes the death of the tree [ citation needed ] .
A scorpion sting is an injury caused by the stinger of a scorpion resulting in the medical condition known as scorpionism, which may vary in severity. The anatomical part of the scorpion that delivers the sting is called a "telson". In typical cases, scorpion stings usually result in pain, paresthesia, and variable swelling.
Scorpion toxins are proteins found in the venom of scorpions.Their toxic effect may be mammal- or insect-specific and acts by binding with varying degrees of specificity to members of the Voltage-gated ion channel superfamily; specifically, voltage-gated sodium channels, voltage-gated potassium channels, [3] and Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channels.
Fire-resistant plants suffer little damage during a characteristic fire regime. These include large trees whose flammable parts are high above surface fires. Mature ponderosa pine ( Pinus ponderosa ) is an example of a tree species that suffers little to no crown damage during a low severity fire because it sheds its lower, vulnerable branches ...
Buthus occitanus, the common yellow scorpion, is a species of scorpion in the family Buthidae.It occurs in the Middle East, North Africa and Europe.. B. occitanus is 60–80 mm in length, [1] has a yellow or yellow-brown color and is venomous producing BotIT6 toxin, but its toxicity varies markedly across its range. [2]
Tityus serrulatus, the Brazilian yellow scorpion, is a species of scorpion of the family Buthidae. It is native to Brazil , and its venom is extremely toxic. [ 1 ] It is the most dangerous scorpion in South America and is responsible for the most fatal cases.