The largest of the living scorpions, which are arachnids (like Spiders) and not insects, is probably Heterometrus swammerdami. Specimens have been found that are some 9 inches (23 cm) in length. The Bombay Natural History Society is said to hold a specimen of which measures some 9.75 inches (24.7cm) in length. The largest scorpions that ever lived on earth are thought to be sea scoprions that reached some 3 meters in length. Over a hundred fossil scorpion species are known, and many are much larger than the living members of this group of creatures. The male Hadogenes troglobyte has been measured to a length of 8.5 inches (21 cm). Pandinus and Heterometrus (both about 7 inches or approx. 17.5cm) are most likely the heaviest at a bit over 30 grams.The biggest scorpion ever recorded was 3 metres long and 2 metres tall in Hull East Yorkshire.
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The largest scorpion ever found is the Emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator), which can grow up to 9 inches (23 centimeters) in length. These scorpions are native to Africa and are known for their impressive size and striking appearance.
The constellation of Scorpius the scorpion is very ancient and seen as a scorpion by many cultures around the world. The Greeks, Sumerians, Mayans, American Indians and various other ancient cultures identified the pattern of stars we know as Scorpius as a scorpion. The actual name Scorpius is the Greek name we now use. This name has been with us for at least 2300 years.
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The botanical name of scorpion is Scorpio. However, scorpions are not plants but rather arachnids, belonging to the class Arachnida within the animal kingdom.
The star in the constellation Scorpius that is brightest is Antares. It is a red supergiant star located about 550 light-years away from Earth.