vejovid

scorpion
Also known as: Vaejovidae, Vejovidae

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    In scorpion: Annotated classification

    Family Vaejovidae 146 species found from southwestern Canada to Central America. 3 lateral eyes. Family Chactidae 129 species found from Mexico to northern South America. 2 lateral eyes on each side. Family Scorpionidae 119 species found mostly in tropics and subtropics of Africa, Asia, and

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