This publication is an account of the distribution, morphology,
biology and classification of those scorpions considered to be of
medical importance. The book also contains information on the
clinical aspects of scorpion envenomation, and on methods for
scorpion control.
Though the scope of this book is clearly delineated by its
title, "Scorpions of Medical Importance," Professor Keegan does
consider those genera and species of scorpions that are not of
medical importance, but commonly occur in association with man, and
are often greatly feared. He has done so because of the scorpion's
potential as a stimulus for entomophobia. While this fear, created
in part by folklore, dramatic but inaccurate literature, and
television and motion picture sequences, is useful in areas where
dangerously venomous scorpions exist, it has also created much
needless apprehension. It will surely be a revelation to many
readers that of approximately 800 species that have been described,
only about 50 have been reported as being dangerous to man.
A valuable feature of "Scorpions of Medical Importance" is the
outstanding drawings that have been used to illustrate the species.
It is not often that one comes across drawings so striking in their
precision and attention to even the most minute details.
As one of the very few books dealing solely with the general
subject of scorpions of medical importance, this publication should
be a useful reference for all of those interested in the
distribution, biology, and control of dangerously venomous
scorpions, and in clinical aspects of scorpion envenomation."The
book also contains an index, bibliography, and pertinent references
to related species not discussed in the book.
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