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Synsphyronus heptatrichus

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Synsphyronus heptatrichus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Garypidae
Genus: Synsphyronus
Species:
S. heptatrichus
Binomial name
Synsphyronus heptatrichus
Harvey, 1987[1]

Synsphyronus heptatrichus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1987 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet heptatrichus comes from the Greek hepta ('seven') and trichos ('hair'), referring to the presence of seven trichobothria on the fixed chelal finger, the only character distinguishing the species from S. paradoxus.[1][2]

Description

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The body length of the male holotype is 2.5 mm; that of the female paratype is 2.9 mm. Colouration is reddish-brown.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory. The type locality is 13.5 km south-east of Roper Bar, where the holotype was found beneath the bark of a tree.[2][1]

Behaviour

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The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Harvey, MS (1987). "A revision of the genus Synsphyronus Chamberlin (Garypidae: Pseudoscorpionida: Arachnida)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 35 (126): 1–99 [17]. doi:10.1071/AJZS126. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Synsphyronus heptatrichus Harvey, 1987". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-25.