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A characteristic feature of scorpions is
A characteristic feature of scorpions is
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The correct option is B Vivipary
Scorpions are arthropods, they have eight legs, two pedipalps, and a tail with a venom-injecting barb. Scorpions have two venom glands that produce venom used in hunting and self defense. Scorpions do not have bones instead they have an exoskeleton made of chitin, which is similar to the shell of a shrimp. Unlike the majority of arachnids, which are oviparous, scorpions seem to be universally viviparous. They are also unusual among terrestrial arthropods in the amount of care a female gives to her offspring. Gestation can last for over a year in some species. This period generally lasts 5 to 25 days, depending on the species.Hence, the correct answer is (B)
Scorpions are arthropods, they have eight legs, two pedipalps, and a tail with a venom-injecting barb. Scorpions have two venom glands that produce venom used in hunting and self defense. Scorpions do not have bones instead they have an exoskeleton made of chitin, which is similar to the shell of a shrimp. Unlike the majority of arachnids, which are oviparous, scorpions seem to be universally viviparous. They are also unusual among terrestrial arthropods in the amount of care a female gives to her offspring. Gestation can last for over a year in some species. This period generally lasts 5 to 25 days, depending on the species.
Hence, the correct answer is (B)
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