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INSECTS ARACHNID A DIAGRAM 6 



in them also. These are not the same species, but can never- 

 theless live under our skin, and animals can therefore communicate 

 the itch to man, in some cases. 



Scorpions have eight legs like 

 spiders, but do not spin ; their 

 abdomen is composed of several 

 jointed rings, and is furnished 

 with a recurved hook with which 

 they can pierce the skin of an 

 animal, injecting into the wound 

 a venom which causes great pain. 

 These animals are not found in 

 England, though some small and 

 comparatively harmless species 

 are common in South Europe. 

 They live under stones, and 

 under the bark of trees, and 

 generally come out at night. 

 They only use their dart when 

 irritated. 



Scorpion. 



