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Scorpions are predatory arachnids belonging to the order Scorpiones, characterized by their distinctive pincers and long, venomous tails. They inhabit various environments around the world, particularly in warm and dry regions. Scorpions have a segmented body, with eight legs and two main body parts: the cephalothorax (which contains the eyes, mouthparts, and legs) and the abdomen (divided into a narrow, flexible mesosoma and a broad, segmented metasoma). The pedipalps of scorpions are enlarged and serve as sensory organs and powerful weapons for capturing prey. Scorpions possess venom glands in their tails, which they use to immobilize or kill their prey. Their venom can be harmful or even lethal to humans, depending on the species. Scorpions undergo a complex life cycle involving several molting stages and a reproductive process that includes internal fertilization and the birth of live young.