Which specific species of vinegaroon is primarily found in the borderlands between Arizona and Northern Mexico?
Answer
Mastigoproctus tohono
While Mastigoproctus giganteus is the most widely distributed species across the Southern United States, it is not the only one. Mastigoproctus tohono exhibits a more constrained and specific ecological distribution. Observational data indicates that this species is tied closely to the environmental conditions present in the region bordering Arizona and Northern Mexico.
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