Scorpions

Scorpions are ancient, nocturnal arachnids (class Arachnida, order Scorpiones) with eight legs, prominent pincers (pedipalps), and a segmented, in most cases venomous, curling tail, existing for over 430 million years. They are predators that primarily eat insects, using their venom for hunting and defense. Found worldwide (except Antarctica), they are highly adaptable to deserts, forests, and grasslands.