Description

Bulbous stinger on Cretaceous scorpion. Well preserved 8.45mm long Cretaceous Scorpion in Kachin Hukawng Northern Myanmar Amber. The taxonomical significance of a bulbous stinger in an 8.45mm long Cretaceous scorpion preserved in Burmese amber from the Hukawng Valley in Northern Myanmar provides valuable insights into the morphology and potentially the evolutionary history of scorpions within the order Scorpiones. The presence of a bulbous stinger, also known as a telson, in the Burmese amber scorpion suggests a distinct morphological adaptation. The bulbous nature of the telson may be indicative of specialized structures related to envenomation, prey capture, or defense mechanisms. The bulbous stinger could represent an ancestral or derived character state, shedding light on scorpion evolution. The bulbous stinger could be related to the scorpion’s venom delivery mechanism. Studying the morphology and internal structures of the telson can reveal details about venom glands and their functionality. The bulbous stinger might offer clues about the scorpion’s behavior, including hunting strategies, burrowing habits, or mating rituals. For example, a bulbous stinger could be used for burrow construction, potentially reflecting its burrowing lifestyle.

(လူနာ သုတ်)

In Burmese Language, scorpion is called kemi koh (သုတ်)

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Dimensions: 17.70×16.12×3.2 mm

Carats: 2.35