Risk Assessment and the Effects of Refuge Availability on the Defensive Behaviors of the Southern Unstriped Scorpion (<i>Vaejovis carolinianus</i>)

Selection should favor individuals that acquire, process, and act on relevant environmental signals to avoid predation. Studies have found that scorpions control their use of venom: both when it is released and the total volume expelled. However, this research has not included how a scorpion’s aware...

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Main Authors: David R. Nelsen, Emily M. David, Chad N. Harty, Joseph B. Hector, Aaron G. Corbit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/9/534