Observations on the life history of Chaerilus philippinus Lourenço & Ythier, 2008 (Scorpiones, Chaerilidae) from the Philippines

Biological observations on Chaerilus philippinus were based on specimens from the region of Appari, North of Luzon in the Philippines. The total duration of embryonic development was estimated as being between 110 to 136 days, while the moults between successive juvenile instars and adulthood took place at ages that averaged 7, 39, 73, 190 and 327 days. These developmental periods are shorter and different from those previously observed among species of non-buthid scorpions. They prove to be rather similar to those observed in buthid scorpions, however. Morphometric growth values of the different instars are similar or smaller than those of other species of scorpions that have been studied. Aspects of maternal care and social behaviour are also commented.

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E-Artikel

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2008

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2008

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:331

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Comptes rendus biologies - 331(2008), 11 vom: 20. Nov., Seite 896-900

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Lourenço, Wilson R [VerfasserIn]
Ythier, Eric [VerfasserIn]
Cloudsley-Thompson, John L [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 31.12.2008

Date Revised 22.10.2008

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

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10.1016/j.crvi.2008.07.028

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NLM183865111