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Scorpions are [[invertebrates]], which means that they do not have a backbone. All [[arthropods]], including scorpions, spiders, [[insects]], and crustaceans, are defined by their exoskeletons, jointed appendages, and segmented bodies. One of the most characteristic traits of scorpions are their long tails that curl over there backs and end with a venomous stinger. | |||
== Habitat and Range == | == Habitat and Range == | ||
Revision as of 00:26, 31 March 2023
| Kingdom | Phylum | Subphylum | Class | Order | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | Animalia | Arthropoda | Chelicerata | Arachnida | Scorpiones |
Anatomy
Scorpions are invertebrates, which means that they do not have a backbone. All arthropods, including scorpions, spiders, insects, and crustaceans, are defined by their exoskeletons, jointed appendages, and segmented bodies. One of the most characteristic traits of scorpions are their long tails that curl over there backs and end with a venomous stinger.