Giant Desert Scorpion

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Scorpion
gptkbp:activity_pattern active at night
gptkbp:adaptations survival in extreme conditions
burrowing during the day
gptkbp:average_temperature high temperatures
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:class gptkb:Arachnida
gptkbp:climate_adaptation arid climates
gptkbp:color yellowish-brown
gptkbp:color_variation light to dark shades
gptkbp:coloration gptkb:camouflage
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Giant_Desert_Scorpion
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of desert life
gptkbp:defense_mechanism stinging
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Southwestern_United_States
Northern Mexico
gptkbp:ecological_role predator in ecosystem
gptkbp:eye_color multiple compound eyes
gptkbp:family Caraboctonidae
gptkbp:foot eight legs
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient relatives known
gptkbp:growth_habit burrowing
gptkbp:habitat deserts
gptkbp:habitat_preference sandy soils
gptkbp:habitat_range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:has_features distinctive body shape
gptkbp:has_pet kept in captivity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Giant Desert Scorpion
gptkbp:human_interaction rarely aggressive
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
gptkbp:life_cycle egg to adult
gptkbp:lifespan up to 25 years
gptkbp:mating_system courtship dance
gptkbp:molt periodic shedding
gptkbp:order Scorpiones
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
gptkb:mammals
foxes
hawks
owls
reptiles
large pincers
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research_interest venom properties
gptkbp:scientific_name Hadrurus arizonensis
gptkbp:senses sensitive to vibrations
gptkbp:size up to 8 inches
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:stinger located at the tail
gptkbp:training chitinous
gptkbp:venomous mildly venomous
gptkbp:water_source moisture from prey
gptkbp:wildlife displayed in zoos
gptkbp:young scorplings
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Grease_Scorpion
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7