To help you understand the Terminology and commonly used Words relating to Emperor Scorpions and the keeping of them, here you will find a Glossary of Words and Terminology relating to them. It is as yet incomplete and more is to be added in time. Though it will probably never be completed as so many Terms and Words may require explaining.
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Scorpion Glossary.Aculeus:
The point at the end of the Telson (Stinger section).
Arachnida:
a large class of arthropods that are mostly air-breathing by means of trachea or book lungs, that include the spiders and scorpions, mites, and ticks, and that have a segmented body divided into two regions of which the anterior bears four pairs of legs but no antennae —arach·nid
Arachnida. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary. Retrieved September 24, 2006, from Dictionary.com website:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ArachnidaArboreal / arboreous:
While this is mainly related to Tree dwelling Scorpions, it means
pertaining to Trees or to be
Tree like. Arboreous would indicate a
Tree Dwelling animal or species.
Arid:
Lacking moisture, especially having insufficient rainfall to support trees or woody plants: an arid climate.
Arthropods:
Invertebrate animals of the phylum Arthropoda, including Arachnids, Crustaceans, Insects & myriapods.
Generally referring to Creatures that are defined by having an Exo Skeleton with segmented bodies and paired articulated jointed limbs/appendages.
Book Lungs:
Scorpions have 4 pairs of Book Lungs which they breathe through. As their name indicates, they are folded like a book.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_lungCarapace:
The dorsal part of a Scorpions Exoskeleton.
In arachnids, the carapace or peltidium is formed by the fusion of prosomal tergites into a single plate which carries the eyes, ocularium, ozopores (a pair of openings of the scent gland of Opiliones) and diverse phaneres. In a few orders, such as Solifugae and Schizomida it may be subdivided.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CarapaceCarnivore:
Flesh eating, eater of Flesh.
Cephalothorax:
(prosoma) An anatomical term used in arachnids and malacostracan crustaceans for the first (anterior) major body section. The remainder of the body is the abdomen (opisthosoma), which may also bear lateral appendages as well as the tail, if present. The term "prosoma" can also be applied to the head of insects, but as the two are always exactly synonymous in insects (not true for mesosoma vs. thorax or metasoma vs. abdomen), the simpler term - "head" - is used instead.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CephalothoraxChela:
Pincers or Pedipalps, the front set of limbs used for gripping things with which give Scorpions one of their most recognised features.
Chelicerae:
Pincer like mouth parts that are very articulate.
CITES Listed:
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
More about CITES via WikipediaColony:
2 or more Scorpions sharing the same enclosure or living space where the can interact with each other.
Diurnal:
A Creature/Species that is active during the hours of daylight.
Dorsal/Dorsum:
This is an anatomical description of an area of a creature which usually relates to the top of a creature, or it's front fin. It is the anatomical opposite of ventral (referring to the front or underside of an animal).
Ecdysis:
Is the moulting of the cuticula in arthropods. The process of molting, or shedding the exoskeleton.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EcdysisExoskeleton / Exo Skeleton:
Cuticle or outer shell like case. Tough outer "skin" that protects the inhabitant.
Faunarium:
Is a Plastic Terrarium.
Feeders:
This is a commonly used word for the food sources of Scorpions, this can range from Crickets, Cockroaches, several types of worms and also includes pinkies/fuzzies/mice etc etc.
Genital Operculum:
Genital operculum covers the reproductive organs of the scorpions (genital orifice of females).
In the male, the genital operculum is completely separate.
A pair of genital papillae may protrude from the posterior part of the operculum for males of some species.
Gravid:
A pregnant Female Scorpion.
Humidity:
Humidity is the amount of water in the air.
Water exists in three different forms:
liquid,solid (ice), and gas (steam).
Humidity refers to the quantity of water in its gaseous form,
or water vapor, that is in the air.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HumidityIndigenous:
Native of a Place or Area, place of origin.
Instar:
Stage of development of a Scorpion, new born/Scorplings are 1st Instar, their first Molt/Moult would take them into their 2nd Instar stage.
Invertebrates:
A Creature with no backbone.
Lateral Eyes:
These are usually paired, scorpions have 0-5 total Lateral Eyes found on the front edge of the Carapace.
Medial Eyes:
This pair of eyes are the prominent eyes found on top of the Carapace of the Scorpion in the Dorsal area.
Mesosoma:
Part of the Abdomen - Middle section/segment.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MesosomaMetasoma:
Part of the Abdomen - End section/segment. "Tail" of a Scorpion.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MetasomaMolt/Moult:
Shedding of the outer Exo Skeleton/Skin/Shell.
Nocturnal:
A creature that lives primarily at night time and hides or sleeps during daylight hours.
Papillae:
A small nipplelike projection.
Peat:
Peat is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation matter.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PeatPectines:
A body structure or organ resembling a comb.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pectines http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PectinesPedipalps:
Chela or Pincers, the front set of limbs used for gripping things with, these are one of a Scorpions most recognised features.
Sclerotization:
The hardening of a Scorpions Exoskeleton after a Molt/Moult.
Scorplings:
Scorpion young, baby scorpions.
Seta/Setae:
A seta is a stiff hair, bristle, or bristle-like process or part of an organism. The plural form is setae.
Substrate:
They type of surface or covering to be used for your Scorpions Enclosure, such as Peat or Vermiculite.
Tarsus:
The final section of an Arthropod's leg. Also the name of the moveable part of the Pincer.
Telson:
The Stinger, section of the Scorpions tail containing the Sting.
Terrarium:
A small enclosure or closed container in which selected living plants and sometimes small land animals,
such as turtles and lizards, are kept and observed.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/terrariumTerrestrial:
Living on or in the ground; not aquatic, arboreal, or aerial. One that lives on the land, as opposed to in water or in the trees.
Tibia:The 5th leg section. Also the non-moveable part of the Pincer.
Ventral:
Referring to the front or under side of an animal. It is the anatomical opposite of Dorsum. (referring to the upperside of an animal).
Vesicle:
The large section of the Telson on which the "Sting" is attached, this contains the venom glands which produce the venom.
Vivarium:
An enclosed area/Enclosure that can contain an ecosystem to sustain Plants or Creatures not usually native to the place they are being kept. This can be either in the form of a Glass or Plastic tank type, or a mesh structure through to a Wooden Hybrid of the previous materials. It can be used to support or house many types of creatures or fauna.
Viviparous:
A Creature that gives birth to live young.
