black emperor scorpion
arachnid
Also known as: Pandinus imperator
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The black emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator) is a large species of arachnid native to Africa. Scorpions, as a group, are characterized by their segmented tails with venomous stingers and grasping pincers at the front. While many scorpions are found in deserts, they inhabit a wide range of environments globally, except for Greenland and Antarctica. The black emperor scorpion is one of the largest, reaching up to 18 cm (7 inches) in body length. Most scorpions are nocturnal and play a role in folklore and legends.123
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