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Beierolpium bornemisszai

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Beierolpium bornemisszai
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Olpiidae
Genus: Beierolpium
Species:
B. bornemisszai
Binomial name
Beierolpium bornemisszai
(Beier, 1966)[1]
Synonyms
  • Xenolpium bornemisszai Beier, 1966

Beierolpium bornemisszai is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Olpiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1966 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Gnangara Lake. The pseudoscorpions are found in plant litter.[2]

Behaviour

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The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Beier, M (1966). "On the Pseudoscorpionidea of Australia". Australian Journal of Zoology. 14 (2): 275–303 [292]. doi:10.1071/ZO9660275.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Beierolpium bornemisszai (Beier, 1966)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-11-28.