Euryolpium michaelseni
Appearance
Euryolpium michaelseni | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
Family: | Olpiidae |
Genus: | Euryolpium |
Species: | E. michaelseni
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Binomial name | |
Euryolpium michaelseni | |
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Euryolpium michaelseni is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Olpiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1909 by Swedish arachnologist Albert Tullgren.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in Western Australia. The type locality is Yalgoo in the Mid West region. It has also been recorded from New South Wales. The pseudoscorpions inhabit plant litter.[2]
Behaviour
[edit]The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Tullgren, A (1909). "Chelonethi". In Michaelsen, W; Hartmeyer, R (eds.). Die Fauna Südwest-Australiens, Vol.2. Jena: Gustav Fischer. pp. 411–415 [412].
- ^ a b c "Species Euryolpium michaelseni (Tullgren, 1909)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-11-28.