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Pseudotyrannochthonius giganteus

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Pseudotyrannochthonius giganteus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Pseudotyrannochthoniidae
Genus: Pseudotyrannochthonius
Species:
P. giganteus
Binomial name
Pseudotyrannochthonius giganteus
Beier, 1971[1]

Pseudotyrannochthonius giganteus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Pseudotyrannochthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1971 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1][2]

Description

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The body length of the female holotype is 3 mm; that of the paratype males is 2.2–2.5 mm.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Calgardup Cave, near Augusta in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. The type specimens were collected from the final chamber on roots hanging from the cave ceiling.[1][2]

Behaviour

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The pseudoscorpions are cave-dwelling, terrestrial predators.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Beier, M (1971). "A new chthoniid pseudoscorpion from Western Australia". Journal of the Australian Entomological Society. 10 (4): 233–234 [233]. doi:10.1111/j.1440-6055.1971.tb00034.x. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Pseudotyrannochthonius giganteus Beier, 1971". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2023-10-08.