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Lagynochthonius australicus

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Lagynochthonius australicus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Chthoniidae
Genus: Lagynochthonius
Species:
L. australicus
Binomial name
Lagynochthonius australicus
(Beier, 1966)[1]
Synonyms
  • Tyrannochthonius (Lagynochthonius) australicus Beier, 1966

Lagynochthonius australicus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1966 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in south-west Western Australia, where it inhabits plant litter in tall forest habitats. The type locality is Denmark, some 420 km south-south-east of Perth.[1][2]

Behaviour

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The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Beier, M (1966). "On the Pseudoscorpionidea of Australia". Australian Journal of Zoology. 14 (2): 275–303 [284]. doi:10.1071/ZO9660275.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Lagynochthonius australicus (Beier, 1966)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2023-10-01.