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Family
Vaejovidae
Genus
Paravaejovis
Genus
Paruroctonus
Genus
Pseudouroctonus
Genus
Serradigitus
Genus
Smeringurus
Genus
Syntropis
Genus
Uroctonites
Genus
Uroctonus
Genus
Vaejovis
Genus
Vejovoidus
Diversity
Endemism
Taxonomy
Phylogeny
Biogeography
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Why study
Vaejovidae?
The
scorpion family Vaejovidae represents an ideal model for research
and training in scorpion systematics. Based on unpublished data,
more than double the described vaejovid species will be recognized
once all habitats have been thoroughly surveyed. Extensive
fieldwork is required to obtain a
better understanding of the distributions and geographical variation
of currently recognized species and enable reliable diagnostic
characters to be identified for their delimitation.
A phylogenetic analysis including
all or most of vaejovid species is likewise essential for resolving
both the phylogenetic position and generic composition of the
family. A revision and phylogenetic analysis of the vaejovid
radiation will enhance not only our understanding of diversity and
biogeography in the arid zone of southwestern North America, but of
the evolution and speciation of arid-adapted arthropods in general.
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