What is the function of the aculeus in scorpions?
The aculeus is thus not only a well-adapted injection device but also contains sensory structures, which provide information on mechanical and chemical input. It is common knowledge that a scorpion delivers its venomous sting with the tip of its tail (Hjelle 1990; Braunwalder 2005; Mahsberg et al.
The aculeus is thus not only a well-adapted injection device but also contains sensory structures, which provide information on mechanical and chemical input. It is common knowledge that a scorpion delivers its venomous sting with the tip of its tail (Hjelle 1990; Braunwalder 2005; Mahsberg et al.
