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Tyrannochthonius aridus

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Tyrannochthonius aridus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Chthoniidae
Genus: Tyrannochthonius
Species:
T. aridus
Binomial name
Tyrannochthonius aridus

Tyrannochthonius aridus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2008 by Australian arachnologists Karen Edward and Mark Harvey.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in North West Australia. The type locality is Cave B6 on Barrow Island, off the Pilbara coast.[1][2]

Behaviour

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The arachnids are cave-dwelling, terrestrial predators.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Edward, KL; Harvey, MS (2008). "Short-range endemism in hypogean environments: the pseudoscorpion genera Tyrannochthonius and Lagynochthonius (Pseudoscorpiones: Chthoniidae) in the semiarid zone of Western Australia". Invertebrate Systematics. 22 (2): 259–293 [262]. doi:10.1071/IS07025.
  2. ^ a b "Species Tyrannochthonius aridus Edward & Harvey, 2008". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2023-10-03.