Synsphyronus dewae
Appearance
Synsphyronus dewae | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
Family: | Garypidae |
Genus: | Synsphyronus |
Species: | S. dewae
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Binomial name | |
Synsphyronus dewae |
Synsphyronus dewae is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1969 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in South Australia in woodland habitats. The type locality is Truro, 80 km north-east of Adelaide.[2][1]
Behaviour
[edit]The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Beier, M (1969). "Neue Pseudoskorpione aus Australien". Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien. 73: 171–187 [181].
- ^ a b c "Species Synsphyronus dewae Beier, 1969". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-23.