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New Scorpion Species Androctonus ozaricus Discovered in Deir ez-Zor, Syria

Scientists have identified a new scorpion species, Androctonus ozaricus, in Deir ez-Zor on the eastern bank of the Euphrates River, a region previously underreported for biodiversity due to conflict. The discovery adds to scientific knowledge but has no immediate geopolitical or market implications.

Al Jazeera ARabout 15 hours agoSYCredibility 46%View source

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#biodiversity#scorpion#new species#syria#science

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Deir ez-ZorEuphrates River

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