Notozomus jacquelinae
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Schizomida |
| Family: | Hubbardiidae |
| Genus: | Notozomus |
| Species: | N. jacquelinae
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| Notozomus jacquelinae | |
Notozomus jacquelinae is a species of schizomid arachnid (commonly known as short-tailed whip-scorpions) in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2000 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet jacquelinae honours Jacqueline Heurtault (1936-2000) for her contributions to arachnology.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in North Queensland, inhabiting plant litter in closed forest habitats. The type locality is Mount Abbot, some 50 km west-south-west of Bowen and 975 km north-west of Brisbane.[1][2]
Behaviour
[edit]The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Harvey, MS (2000). "A review of the Australian schizomid genus Notozomus (Hubbardiidae)". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum. 46: 161–174 [170]. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
- ^ a b c "Species Notozomus jacquelinae Harvey, 2000". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
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