Seasonal variations in scorpion activities (Arachnida: Scorpiones) in an area of Caatinga vegetation in northeastern Brazil

Seasonal variations in scorpion activity were investigated during a 24 month period in an area of Caatinga (dryland) vegetation in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. The total number of scorpions captured was correlated with climatic variables and prey abundance. Scorpions were captured monthly using pit...

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Main Authors: Cristiane S. Araújo, Denise M. Candido, Helder F. P. de Araújo, Sidclay C. Dias, Alexandre Vasconcellos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2010-06-01
Series:Zoologia (Curitiba)
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1984-46702010000300008