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Pseudocellus mitchelli

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Pseudocellus mitchelli
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Ricinulei
Family: Ricinoididae
Genus: Pseudocellus
Species:
P. mitchelli
Binomial name
Pseudocellus mitchelli
(Gertsch, 1971)
Synonyms

Cryptocellus mitchelli Gertsch, 1971

Pseudocellus mitchelli is an arachnid species in the order Ricinulei. It is endemic to caves in Durango, Mexico. The specific epithet is a tribute to cave biology specialist Robert W. Mitchell.

References

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  • Gertsch, 1971 : Three new ricinuleids from Mexican caves (Arachnida, Ricinulei). Association for Mexican Cave Studies bulletin, n. 4, p. 127-135