First catalog of spiders of Egypt (Araneae)

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  First catalog of spiders of Egypt (Araneae) Abstract This study provides a comprehensive catalog of the spider fauna of Egypt, comprising 389 species assigned to 197 genera and 40 families. For each species, all published locality records are compiled and accompanied by complete bibliographic references. The dataset has been carefully reviewed and critically evaluated in light of the most recent taxonomic and faunistic information. Among the recorded species, 55 (14.13%) are currently known only from Egypt and are thus considered endemic. Based on the World Spider Catalog (2026), 28 species are treated as nomina dubia, 23 species lack confirmed records from Egypt, which is not correct, 10 have to be omitted from the Egyptian list and 8 are species inquirenda. Despite the relatively high number of documented species, the Egyptian araneofauna remains insufficiently explored. Given the country’s ecological diversity and biogeographical position, further research is expected to signi...

An injury healing on the carapace of Hottentotta saulcyi (Simon, 1880) (Scorpiones: Buthidae)

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An injury healing on the carapace of Hottentotta saulcyi (Simon, 1880) (Scorpiones: Buthidae)

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A new case of injury healing on the carapace is reported in a female Hottentotta saulcyi (Simon, 1880). An asymmetrical indentation was observed on the anterior part of the carapace, resulting from the healing of an old injury. The indentation is relatively deep, with muscle tissue visible inside it. Scar tissue is present at the end of indentation and healing tissue is present along its margins.

Yeşilyurt, F., & Yağmur, E. A. 2025 . An injury healing on the carapace of Hottentotta saulcyi (Simon, 1880) (Scorpiones: Buthidae). Euscorpius, No. 410: 1-3. https://mds.marshall.edu/euscorpius/vol2025/iss410/1/