Attenuizomus baroalba
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Schizomida |
| Family: | Hubbardiidae |
| Genus: | Attenuizomus |
| Species: | A. baroalba
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| Attenuizomus baroalba | |
Attenuizomus baroalba is a species of schizomid arachnid (commonly known as a short-tailed whip-scorpion) in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2000 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet baroalba refers to the type locality.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory, inhabiting plant litter in closed forest habitats. The type locality is Baroalba Springs in Kakadu National Park.[1][2]
Behaviour
[edit]The arachnids are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Harvey, MS (2000). "Brignolizomus and Attenuizomus, new schizomid genera from Australia (Arachnida: Schizomida: Hubbardiidae)". Memorie della Società Entomologica Italiana. Genova. 78: 329–338 [335].
- ^ a b c "Species Attenuizomus baroalba Harvey, 2000". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
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