Scorpions have similar tastes in burrow architecture.sciencedaily.com. June 21, 2016. Common scorpion burrow structure has evolutionary importance. Summary: New research on the burrows of scorpions in diverse environments finds that these predatory arachnids build strikingly similar architectural features in their homes. The study was conducted using molten aluminum casts and 3-D scanning, and suggests that common features of scorpion burrows are part of their ‘extended physiology’ and are vital to the arachnids’ survival in some of the world’s most inhospitable places.
Journal Reference: Amanda M. Adams, Eugene Marais, J. Scott Turner, Lorenzo Prendini, Berry Pinshow. Similar burrow architecture of three arid-zone scorpion species implies similar ecological function. The Science of Nature, 2016; 103 (7-8) DOI: 10.1007/s00114-016-1374-z