The Amazonian rainforest is arguably the most species-rich terrestrial ecosystem in the
world, yet the timing of the origin and evolutionary causes of this diversity are a matter of …

Opportunistic scorpion species can colonize urban environments, establishing high-density
communities that enhance the chances of human accidents. This scenario has been taking …

The family Buthidae represents an early-diverging and most species-rich lineage of extant
scorpions, but its internal phylogenetic relationships are still poorly understood. The family is …

Background Colombia and Brazil are affected by severe cases of scorpionism. In Colombia
the most dangerous accidents are caused by Tityus pachyurus that is widely distributed …

Background The age of lineages has become a fundamental datum in studies exploring the
interaction between geological transformation and biotic diversification. However …

Scorpions of the Neotropical genus Tityus are responsible for most severe envenomations in
the Caribbean, South America, and Lower Central America (LCA). Although Tityus is …

A dated molecular phylogeny of the southernmost American species of the family Buthidae,
based on two nuclear and two mitochondrial genes, is presented. Based on this study …

Objective We aimed to elucidate the potential differences in the venom peptide sequences
of three Tityus species from Costa Rican rainforests: T. jaimei, T. championi and T …

Scorpionism in the Americas occurs mainly in Mexico, northern South America and
southeast Brazil. This article reviews the local scorpion fauna, available health statistics, and …

Chihuahua is the largest state in Mexico. The ecosystem of this region is composed of large
area of bushes, forests, and grasslands, which allows for a specific diversity of fauna; among …