Synsphyronus viridis
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Garypidae |
| Genus: | Synsphyronus |
| Species: | S. viridis
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Synsphyronus viridis is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1937 by Australian zoologist Alan Tubb.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in Victoria. The type (and only known) locality is Lady Julia Percy Island in Bass Strait, where it was found beneath stones near Seal Bay.[2][1]
Behaviour
[edit]The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Tubb, JA (1937). "Reports of the expedition of the McCoy Society for field investigation and research (Lady Julia Percy Island). 19. Arachnida". Proceedings of the Royal Society of Victoria. 49: 412–421 [412].
- ^ a b c "Species Synsphyronus viridis (Tubb, 1937)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
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