Abstract
Rhythmic activity was studied in four scorpion species: Scorpio maurus fuscus H. & E., Nebo hierochonticus E. Sim., Buthotus judaicus E. Sim. and Leiurus quinquestriatus H. & E. All species occur in the Mediterranean region: the first two are restricted to the oak-woodland, whereas the last two are found in xeric habitats extending into the arid region. The rhythmic activity of the mesic species indicates diurnal and crepuscular patterns, whereas the xeric species are mostly nocturnal. Increased temperature affected their activity by causing a drop indicating thermal adaptation.
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