After birth, where do the young scorpions typically go?

After birth, where do the young scorpions typically go?

• A. Will climb on the back of the mother
• B. Will climb on the back of the father
• C. Will swim away from the nest
• D. Will molt into adults immediately

Answer: (A)

Young scorpions ride on their mother's back after birth. This behavior provides protection and warmth as the offspring grow and undergo their first molt. The mother’s back serves as a safe, stable place for the brood to stay together until they’re ready to molt and then disperse. They don’t accompany the father, aren’t aquatic, and don’t become adults right away—the first molt happens while they’re still on the mother.

Young scorpions ride on their mother's back after birth. This behavior provides protection and warmth as the offspring grow and undergo their first molt. The mother’s back serves as a safe, stable place for the brood to stay together until they’re ready to molt and then disperse. They don’t accompany the father, aren’t aquatic, and don’t become adults right away—the first molt happens while they’re still on the mother.