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Sneak Peek: Scorpions Are Predators With a Sensitive Side (Patreon)

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2021-04-30 16:56:36

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Look past their grasping claws and lightning-fast stingers, and you’ll see scorpions have a delicate pair of comb-like organs on their belly called pectines. These sensory body parts help them navigate, and figure out who’s a menace, a meal or a mate.

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Scorpions Are Predators With a Sensitive Side | Deep Look

Look past their grasping claws and lightning-fast stingers, and you'll see scorpions have a delicate pair of comb-like organs on their belly called pectines. These sensory body parts help them navigate, and figure out who's a menace, a meal or a mate.