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How do scorpions communicate with each other?
# The masculine scorpion release a spermatophore on the ground, # then, it grab the feminine scorpion and conduce it upon the spermatophore; # the spermatophore is received inside the feminine scorpion's genital ducts.
How does a water scorpion reproduce?
Most scorpions give live birth, and do NOT reproduce like humans, they reproduce similarly, with male and female parts, and sperm, but the process is not the same. Scorpion young stay on their mother's back for several weeks until they molt, they then descend and become completely independent of their mothers, usually, occasionally there is a form of community, but those are the exceptions to the rule.Yes. They would have to otherwise the first would be the last.
What do you need to take care of a pet scorpion?
= Caring for your Scorpions = Scorpions are the most ancient lineage of terrestrial higher animals (metazoans) known, with fossils dating back to the Silurian era 400+ millions of years ago. Though diverse in their habitats Scorpions as a group possess an easily recognised form or 'morphology'. They are all fascinating, and a number make excellent pets because they are relatively easy to keep. They will live a number of years, for the larger species more than 6 years, and in many cases can often be kept in small groups unlike other invertebrate carnivores. Most of the 1 500 known species come from hot and dry (i.e. arid) environments, though many of the best species to keep as pets come from tropical rainforests, some species can go months without water, and even longer without food, though it is not good to stress them like this. Most of the species which make good pets can not climb the sides of Glass Tanks or 'Small Pal Pens', in fact there is a general rule of thumb that says; "If a scorpion can climb the walls of its tank then its sting is very dangerous". All species of Scorpions possess a 'sting' in their tail and even in the mildest species this can cause considerable pain, while a number of species are potentially lethal. I do not recommend that anybody who is reading this in order to learn about keeping Scorpions keep any but the gentlest species, see list at the end of this document. Rainforest species need to be kept in a moist habitat at all times, though obviously desert species require a dryer environment, otherwise the basic requirements are the same. Keep them warm, though some species can tolerate cooler temperature they all do best at about 25C. The best method is to house them in a specially heated room, but for most people this is not possible, another alternative is to keep the cage in an airing cabinet. The most common method is to use a heatpad, these come in a variety of shapes and sizes and it is best to talk to your local seller as to what you need. But beware of over heating as scorpions like Cockroaches will burrow to escape excess heat, thus cooking themselves if the heat mat is the problem. A good general estimate is that the pad should rest comfortably under the cage/aquarium so that two thirds of the bottom of the cage is directly over the pad.This allows a gradient of heat to arise giving the cockroaches some choice over wha = Caring for your Scorpions = Scorpions are the most ancient lineage of terrestrial higher animals (metazoans) known, with fossils dating back to the Silurian era 400+ millions of years ago. Though diverse in their habitats Scorpions as a group possess an easily recognised form or 'morphology'. They are all fascinating, and a number make excellent pets because they are relatively easy to keep. They will live a number of years, for the larger species more than 6 years, and in many cases can often be kept in small groups unlike other invertebrate carnivores. Most of the 1 500 known species come from hot and dry (i.e. arid) environments, though many of the best species to keep as pets come from tropical rainforests, some species can go months without water, and even longer without food, though it is not good to stress them like this. Most of the species which make good pets can not climb the sides of Glass Tanks or 'Small Pal Pens', in fact there is a general rule of thumb that says; "If a scorpion can climb the walls of its tank then its sting is very dangerous". All species of Scorpions possess a 'sting' in their tail and even in the mildest species this can cause considerable pain, while a number of species are potentially lethal. I do not recommend that anybody who is reading this in order to learn about keeping Scorpions keep any but the gentlest species, see list at the end of this document. Rainforest species need to be kept in a moist habitat at all times, though obviously desert species require a dryer environment, otherwise the basic requirements are the same. Keep them warm, though some species can tolerate cooler temperature they all do best at about 25C. The best method is to house them in a specially heated room, but for most people this is not possible, another alternative is to keep the cage in an airing cabinet. The most common method is to use a heatpad, these come in a variety of shapes and sizes and it is best to talk to your local seller as to what you need. But beware of over heating as scorpions like Cockroaches will burrow to escape excess heat, thus cooking themselves if the heat mat is the problem. A good general estimate is that the pad should rest comfortably under the cage/aquarium so that two thirds of the bottom of the cage is directly over the pad.This allows a gradient of heat to arise giving the cockroaches some choice over what temperature they experience. The use of a thermostat can make things easier but it isn't really necessary for most of the commonly kept species. All the species of Scorpion commonly kept in captivity are burrowing species, and though some will dig quite deep hole in the wild, 5 to 7 cms of a peat-like substrate will be sufficient in captivity. They will also require a few pieces of flatish wood and or stone to burrow under. Some species of Scorpion, such as Pandinus imperator (The Emperor) will eat almost anything that they can hold onto providing it is alive. Crickets are the usual food, though I find woodlice Porcellio scaber are also quite useful, obviously smaller specimens and species require smaller prey items. Some of the larger species have been known to take small mammals and reptiles as well when full grown. Though Scorpions can go for very long times without food it is best to offer them as much as they will eat. Some people find that Emperors will also eat green peanuts. Scorpions indulge a a courtship dance and they will need a certain amount flat space on the floor of the tank to dance on, this needs to be large enough to allow the two to move around on without to many obstacles interfering with their dance. The courtship dance, called the 'Promenade a deux', involves the pair gripping each other with their 'pedipalp chelae' (claws) and walking backward and forward in tandem until a suitable place is found for the male to deposit his spermatophore, this is a small bag of sperm which the female will pick up with her genital opening. After the female has collected the spermatophore and is therefore inseminated the pair part. Parthenogenesis is known from a few species of Scorpions, but not from those that are generally kept as pets. Pregnant females are obviously very fat looking and should be removed from the communal tank and placed in a separate to avoid her experiencing to much disturbance until the young are independent, disturbed females have been known to eat their own young. In the larger species it takes 6 to 9 months from insemination to birth of the young. All Scorpions are 'viviparous' (i.e. they give birth to live young). On being born the young escape from the birth sack (in those species which have one) and then climb up the females back legs onto her back. Early Life :- The young will stay on the females back for 1 to 2 weeks, after which they will undergo their 1st moult before leaving this parental protection. The use of tritiated water (a harmless form of isotopic labelling) has shown that the young do acquire some water from the mothers though it is not known how. Once down from the females back the young will be ready to fend for themselves and will need to be separated from the mother in most cases. In some species the female forgets her maternal instincts easily and will consider these free running young as potential prey. In other species, though not those normally kept as pets the females have been known to share their prey with their young. Therefore it is best to return the mother to her normal cage after the young have come down. Most deaths occur during these 1st two instars, and once into their 3rd instar they are fairly easy to rear . Most species have 5 instars as males and 6 as females. Growth rate is dependant on species, food intake and temperature; though it is not unusual for the large species to take over 3 years to reach maturity. The number of young is also very variable.Pandinus imperator = The Emperor :- large rainforest species, easy to obtainPandinus cavimanus = Tanzanian Redclaw :- large rainforest species, easy to obtainBoth these species are relatively easy to rear and stings like a wasp.Heterometrus spinifer = Thai Black :- larger rainforest species, hard to obtainHeterometrus javanensis = Javanese Jungle Scorpion :- larger rainforest species, hard to obtain.Both these species are very easy to rear in groups and are worth the cost if you can get them, stings like a wasp.Hadrurus hirsutus and Hadrurus arizonensis, both known as DesertHairy Scorpion, desert species, not that hard to obtain, sting quite painful.Bothriurus bonnariensis = Chilean Chocolate :- This species is more aggressive than the above and groups have been known to break down resulting in loss of Scorpions, its sting is more painful, more like a hornet than a wasp.Scorpio maurus is another species sometimes found in pet shops, this is quite a dangerous species in its own rite, however misidentification by importers sometimes results in young Androctonus australis being sold under the name of Scorpio maurus.Androctonus australis is a highly venomous species which is potentially lethal.Vaejovis sp. Very painfulCenturoides sp. Potentially lethal.Despite there potential for causing pain Scorpions are fun pets and I hope you enjoy keeping yours.For more information on Scorpions see my Scorpionidae page.
What is a blastophore?
A blastophore is the portion of the spermatophore which is not converted into spermatoblasts, but carries them.
What is blastophore?
A blastophore is the portion of the spermatophore which is not converted into spermatoblasts, but carries them.
How do scorpions communicate with each other?
# The masculine scorpion release a spermatophore on the ground, # then, it grab the feminine scorpion and conduce it upon the spermatophore; # the spermatophore is received inside the feminine scorpion's genital ducts.
What do salamanders do when they mate?
The male deposits sperm in a gelatinous structure, called a spermatophore, on a leaf or stick. The female then settles over the spermatophore and maneuvers the packet of sperm into her cloaca, where the gelatinous material dissolves. This type of reproduction is known as internal fertilization. {Please like The Reynolds Advertisement Team on facebook and/or visit pameladiscount.com and tell your friends.}
How do camel spiders reproduce them sevles?
Reproduction can involve direct or indirect sperm transfer; when indirect, the male emits a spermatophore on the ground and then inserts it with his chelicerae in the female's genital pore. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.Reproduction can involve direct or indirect sperm transfer; when indirect, the male emits a spermatophore on the ground and then inserts it with his chelicerae in the female's genital pore. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.Reproduction can involve direct or indirect sperm transfer; when indirect, the male emits a spermatophore on the ground and then inserts it with his chelicerae in the female's genital pore. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.Reproduction can involve direct or indirect sperm transfer; when indirect, the male emits a spermatophore on the ground and then inserts it with his chelicerae in the female's genital pore. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.Reproduction can involve direct or indirect sperm transfer; when indirect, the male emits a spermatophore on the ground and then inserts it with his chelicerae in the female's genital pore. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.Reproduction can involve direct or indirect sperm transfer; when indirect, the male emits a spermatophore on the ground and then inserts it with his chelicerae in the female's genital pore. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.
How do antarctic amphipods reproduce?
As with most krill, Antarctic Krill -- Euphasia surperba-- the male attaches a spermatophore to the female's genital opening. Females lay 6,000 to 10,000 eggs at once, which are then fertilized as they pass out of her genitalia.
How do centipedes populate?
Rather strangely. The male deposits a spermatophore on the ground, this is a capsule or a webby mass which contains sperm. Then the male performs a courtship dance (seriously) to try and attract the female and persuade her to accept his sperm. Some males, however, can't be bothered with the dance, so they just deposit their spermatophore and walk off. What happens next, depends on the species. Female Lithobiomorpha and Scutigeromorpha species will dig a hole and deposit her eggs in the hole, after being in contact with the spermatophore, then buries them. The eggs remain buried until they hatch, then the younglings dig their way to the surface. Geophilomorpha and Scolopendromorpha species, however, are more on the parental side. The females of these species, once the eggs are fertilised, will either dig a hole or find a piece of rotten wood and deposit her eggs in there. But rather than covering up and leaving them, she stays with them, protecting them from fungi and predators, until they hatch.
What is mechanism of reproduction in scorpions?
Scorpions reproduce by mating with a male and female. The male will grab the female by the pedipalps (pinchers) and start to move her around. it appears as if they are dancing. It is also been called the "Promenade a Deux". What the male is actually trying to do is find a suitable place to drop his spermatophore(sperm sac). After he finds a good place such as a rock, piece of wood, etc. (Basically a firm surface) he will drag the female over and the female will then take up the spermatophore into her genital regions. Thus, her becoming gravid(pregnant). depending on the species of the scorpions gestation times vary, ranging from a few months to over a year. The female scorpion will then give birth to live scorplings. The babies are developed inside the mother as embryos. The babies will remain on the mother's back until they are ready to venture off into the world.
How does a water scorpion reproduce?
Most scorpions give live birth, and do NOT reproduce like humans, they reproduce similarly, with male and female parts, and sperm, but the process is not the same. Scorpion young stay on their mother's back for several weeks until they molt, they then descend and become completely independent of their mothers, usually, occasionally there is a form of community, but those are the exceptions to the rule.Yes. They would have to otherwise the first would be the last.
Do amphibian have internal or external fertilization?
The modes of fertilization vary. Most frogs practice external fertilization, the females laying eggs in water and the males spraying sperm over them. Primitive salamanders have external fertilization, but most have internal fertilization, with the female taking up the male's spermatophore. All caecilians have internal fertilization, and the male deposits sperm in the cloaca of the female by using the end of his cloaca as an intromittent organ.
How do insects fertilize their eggs?
With sperm from the male, just like us. When a female has mated she often stores the sperm in a special organ, the spermatophore, literally 'sperm carrier'. She then fertilizes each egg as she lays it. In many insects, such as bees, wasps and ants, unfertilized eggs develop into males and fertilized ones into females, so only part of the brood is actually fertilized. Then there's insects that can reproduce asexually, so no fertilization is needed at all.
Do salamanders have internal or external fertilization?
Frogs use external fertilization. both mates will excrete mucus out of their bodies... the mucus contains their sex cells... therefore, the male and female mucus will mix up and causes fertilization. External, the female lays eggs onto small braches, leaves or rocks in a pond/ river or close to a water source, the male then fertilizes them (externally), in most cases as the female is laying the eggs
