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Synsphyronus hansenii

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Synsphyronus hansenii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Garypidae
Genus: Synsphyronus
Species:
S. hansenii
Binomial name
Synsphyronus hansenii
(With, 1908)[1]
Synonyms
  • Garypus hansenii With, 1908
  • Synsphyronus (Maorigarypus) gisleni Beier, 1954
  • Synsphyronus (Maorigarypus) fallaciosus Beier, 1966

Synsphyronus hansenii is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It was described in 1908 by Danish arachnologist Carl Johannes With.[1][2] The specific epithet references Danish zoologist Hans Jacob Hansen.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in south-western and south-eastern Australia in woodland habitats, often under bark. The type locality is Tasmania.[2][1]

Behaviour

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The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d With, CJ (1908). "Remarks on the Chelonethi". Videnskabelige Meddelelser fra Dansk Naturhistorisk Forening i Kjøbenhavn. (6) 10: 1–25 [12].
  2. ^ a b c "Species Synsphyronus hansenii (With, 1908)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-22.