Pycnodithella harveyi
| Pycnodithella harveyi | |
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| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Chthoniidae |
| Genus: | Pycnodithella |
| Species: | P. harveyi
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| Binomial name | |
| Pycnodithella harveyi | |
Pycnodithella harveyi is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1989 by Australian athlete and zoologist Clarice Kennedy. The specific epithet harveyi honours arachnologist Mark Harvey for his contributions to the knowledge of the pseudoscorpion fauna of Australia.[1][2]
Description
[edit | edit source]The body length is 0.90–0.99 mm. The colour is dark brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
[edit | edit source]The species occurs in eastern New South Wales. The type locality is the Macquarie University campus in North Ryde, Sydney. The pseudoscorpions were found in plant litter.[1][2]
Behaviour
[edit | edit source]The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[1][2]
References
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