Body size prediction in scorpions: a phylogenetic comparative examination of linear measurements of individual body parts
PeerJ,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. e18621 - e18621
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Body
size
has
always
been
the
focus
of
several
ecological
studies
due
to
its
undeniable
influence
on
other
life-history
traits.
The
conventional
representation
body
in
arthropods
typically
relies
linear
measures,
such
as
total
length,
or
length
specific
parts
that
can
be
used
represent
size.
While
these
measures
offer
simplicity
over
more
complicated
alternatives
(e.g.,
dry
mass),
technical
problems
persist
for
with
complex
structures,
is
case
scorpions.
In
animals,
accurate
measurements
often
require
extensive
handling,
including
stretching
parts.
light
difficulties
associated
directly
measuring
and
carapace
scorpions
(two
prevalent
proxies
group),
this
study
evaluates
ability
seven
simple
predicting
boy
under
a
phylogenetic
framework.
Predictive
equations
derived
from
mixed
models
fitted
Bayesian
framework
were
implemented
custom
R
functions
applied
prediction
wide
range
Overall,
predictions
could
achieved
using
any
studied
traits
single
predictors.
However,
most
obtained
metasomal
segment
V,
while
best
telson
length.
addition
secondary
predictor
had
low
impact
quality
predictions,
indicating
increasing
model
complexity
by
incorporating
additional
predictors
not
necessary
achieve
estimates.
Technical
advantages
limitations
each
measurement
are
discussed.
conclusion,
broadens
repertoire
methods
available
accurately
estimating
scorpions,
particularly
instances
where
information
only
indirectly
through
allometric
relationships.
Language: Английский
Larval diet type and voltinism are linked with adult body size in European Erebidae (Lepidoptera)
Evolutionary Ecology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 30, 2025
Language: Английский
Functional traits as an indicator of urbanization impact on the scorpion assemblage in Neotropical forest
Canadian Journal of Zoology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
103, P. 1 - 7
Published: Oct. 29, 2024
Currently,
natural
forests
face
significant
loss
of
vegetation
cover
linked
to
habitat
due
urban
expansion.
Therefore,
we
investigated
the
effects
changes
in
different
land
uses
and
at
landscape
scale
resulting
from
urbanization
process
on
functional
traits
body
scorpions
Brazilian
Atlantic
Forest.
In
10
forest
fragments
Paulista,
Pernambuco,
observed
that
had
a
statistically
negative
relationship
with
average
scorpion
assemblage.
Distinct
were
associated
conditions
surrounding
landscape.
Forest
units
lower
harbored
species
higher
traits,
indicating
adaptation
scenario.
Conversely,
areas
greater
cover,
smaller
predominated,
suggesting
sensitivity
dependence
less
disturbed
environments.
Our
results
indicate
may
be
indicators
use
change.
These
findings
highlight
implications
for
biodiversity
conservation
expansion,
emphasizing
role
as
key
response
altered
Language: Английский