Barbaraella
| Barbaraella | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Chernetidae |
| Genus: | Barbaraella Harvey, 1995[1] |
| Type species | |
| Barbaraella mainae Harvey, 1995
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Barbaraella is a monotypic genus of pseudoscorpions in the Chernetidae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was described in 1995 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey.[1][2][3]
Etymology
[edit | edit source]The generic (Barbaraella) and specific (mainae) epithets honour arachnologist Barbara York Main (1929–2019) for her contributions to arachnology and for inspiring a generation of enthusiasts.[1]
Species
[edit | edit source]The genus contains the single species Barbaraella mainae Harvey, 1995.[1][2][4]
Description
[edit | edit source]The body length of males is 2.67–3.26 mm; that of females is 3.79–3.82 mm. The colour is mainly pale yellow, with the pedipalps pale reddish-brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
[edit | edit source]The species occurs in the Kimberley region of North West Australia. The type locality is the Kalumburu Mission.[4] The pseudoscorpions were found under banana fronds.[1]
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