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J. Venom. Anim. Toxins incl. Trop. Dis.
V.21, 2015.
Review article - ISSN 1678-9199.
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What do we know about some of the most conspicuous scorpion species of the genusTityus? A historical approach
1 Département Systématique et Evolution, Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, UMR7205, CP 053, 57 rue Cuvier, Paris 75005, France
ABSTRACT
In the present study, comments are proposed on historical aspects of the most conspicuous scorpion species of the genus Tityus found in Brazil. BothTityus bahiensis (Perty) and Tityus serrulatus Lutz & Mello are better known for their infamous reputation of noxious species. However, the original discovery and description of both species are associated with interesting historical episodes. A short comment is also provided on Tityus costatus(Karsch), the species possibly involved in the first record of a scorpion incident in Brazil.
Key words: Scorpion; Tityus ; Noxious species; Historical aspects
Received: December 10, 2014; Accepted: May 18, 2015