Striped Bark ScorpionThe striped bark scorpion belongs to the centruroides genus. The are found in the Southern desert areas of the United States and Mexico. They are the most frequently encountered scorpion in the United States. The striped bark scorpion can to be around 2 and a half inches but are usually around an inch long. Although they are small they are known for their painful sting that can produce intense pain for days.
Being an arthropod, the striped bark scorpion has an exoskeleton. The tough exoskeleton made of chitin consists of different segments allowing flexibility for their rigid structure and protection of their vital organs. Their 3 main body segments are the cephalothorax (head), the mesosoma (abdomen) and the metasoma (tail). The cephalothorax consists of the eyes and mouth, as well as the claws that are used to grab and hold prey. The mesosoma contains the 4 pairs of clawed walking legs that allow for quick movement across all surfaces. The metasoma or tail, consists of the venom glands and the stinger that allows the striped bark scorpion to produce a painful and potentially deadly blow to its prey.
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