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Pectines of scorpions
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Pectines are unique sensory organs found exclusively in scorpions and are considered one of their most distinctive morphological features. They are paired, comb-like structures located on the ventral side of the second abdominal segment, projecting outward and backward. Each pecten consists of a basal piece called the basal plate, followed by a series of movable teeth arranged like the teeth of a comb. The number of pectinal teeth varies among species and between sexes, with males generally possessing more teeth than females, making them useful in taxonomy and sex determination. Structurally, each pectinal tooth is supplied with
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