2013
DOI: 10.1590/s1984-46702013000400015
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Abstract: The fact that scorpions are strongly fluorescent when illuminated with long ultraviolet light (320-400 nm) has been known for decades (LAWRENCE 1954). Scorpions (and their exuviae) that do not fluoresce under UV have are yet to be found, although first instar nymphs are not generally visibly fluorescent. The fluorescence exhibited by scorpions and the intensity range of the light emitted by them may vary among species, and is affected by the time elapsed since the last molt (STAHNKE 1972). The UV light general… Show more

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“…Many studies have been carried out on the use of UV light to the finding of scorpions ( 9 , 10 ), but the present study is the first study, in collecting of scorpions and determining the pattern of carina in different parts of the scorpion. Therefore, the protocol of this study is recommended for the study of scorpions, especially those that have dark tegument.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
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“…Many studies have been carried out on the use of UV light to the finding of scorpions ( 9 , 10 ), but the present study is the first study, in collecting of scorpions and determining the pattern of carina in different parts of the scorpion. Therefore, the protocol of this study is recommended for the study of scorpions, especially those that have dark tegument.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 97%
“…In the past decades, scorpion biology has been revolutionized using ultraviolet (UV) lamps (black lights) for their detection in the field and morphological surveys ( 9 , 10 ). These animals are strongly fluorescent when illuminated with long UV light.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%