What is the difference between scorpion and alacran

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The scorpion is a predatory arachnid from the order Scorpiones. Scorpions are characterized by their eight legs, grasping pedipalps pincers , and a segmented and often curved tail.

Scorpions are feared because of their venomous stingers, located on their tails. The word comes from latin scorpio and is usually used to refer to the non-poisonous variety in Latin America, while it is a general term for the order in the United States. Alacran is a broad word that refers to different species in Latin America, usually reserved for the poisonous varieties.

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