What do we know about some of the most conspicuous scorpion species of the genus Tityus? A historical approach

Autor: Wilson R. Lourenço
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2015
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Zdroj: Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, Vol 21, Iss 0, Pp 1-12 (2015)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1678-9199
DOI: 10.1186/s40409-015-0016-9
Popis: AbstractIn the present study, comments are proposed on historical aspects of the most conspicuous scorpion species of the genus Tityus found in Brazil. Both Tityus bahiensis (Perty) and Tityus serrulatus Lutz & Mello are better known for their infamous reputation of noxious species. However, the original discovery and description of both species are associated with interesting historical episodes. A short comment is also provided on Tityus costatus (Karsch), the species possibly involved in the first record of a scorpion incident in Brazil.
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