Effect of starvation and refeeding on the scorpion, Buthus tamulus

1. Scorpions were starved for 1, 4, 8, and 12 days and then subsequently refed until the sixteenth day. The concentrations of glycogen, amino acid, and protein in the liver were determined to evaluate the effect of starvation and refeeding on these biochemical constituents. 2. The concentration of glycogen decreased gradually but significantly with the progressive days of starvation. After refeeding, the concentration increased sharply and attained the normal condition after 4 days of refeeding. 3. The concentrations of amino acids and proteins increased during first few days of starvation and declined thereafter. After refeeding the concentrations of amino acids and proteins increased gradually and attained the normal conditions after 3 and 4 days respectively. 4. The water content of the liver did not show any significant variation with the progressive days of starvation or after refeeding.