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Geographic distribution of the scorpion fauna in the central Moroccan region of Souss-Massa with potential implications for public health

Fouad Salhi1 Biological Oceanography Team, Biology Department, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, MoroccoCorrespondence[email protected]
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John P Dunbar2 Venom Systems & Proteomics Lab, Ryan Institute, University of Galway, Galway, IrelandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6645-0472
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Colin Lawton3 Animal Ecology & Conservation Unit, Ryan Institute, University of Galway, Galway, IrelandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7515-3699
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Jamila Hermas1 Biological Oceanography Team, Biology Department, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
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Jaouad Abou Oualid1 Biological Oceanography Team, Biology Department, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, MoroccoORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3009-2981
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Michel M Dugon2 Venom Systems & Proteomics Lab, Ryan Institute, University of Galway, Galway, IrelandORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8567-819X
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Pages 39-46 | Received 23 Nov 2022, Accepted 21 Feb 2024, Published online: 24 Apr 2024

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