Synsphyronus `PSE012`
Pseudoscorpions are small arachnids that resemble scorpions with their grasping pincers (pedipalps). However, they lack the distinctive stinging tail of scorpions, and instead have a pear-shaped body. The full species diversity of pseudoscorpions is unknown, and the Western Australian Museum is a major contributor to describing species and resolving relationships in this poorly understood group.
Morphology
This small species has the metatarsi and tarsi of the legs not fused, has thin pedipalps, the anterior eyes are not constricted, and it has a trichobothrial pattern of 8/3. It differs from other similar species by the size and ratios of the pedipalpal segments. Diplotarsate, average proportion, eyes not constricted, fixed finger wider at the base and gradually thinning; pp femur not procurved or pediculate, concave at posterior carapace dorsal sides, st more basal and closer to sb than absitus
Evolution
The genus Synsphyronus is the most diverse genus of Garypidae, with approximately 30 named species in Australia, and two named species in New Zealand. A new species has been found in New Caledonia, and there are numerous undescribed species in Australia.
Method of reproduction
Sexual
Habitat
Terrestrial
Under Ficus.
Distribution
This species is found in the northern Pilbara region, WA.
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Suborder: | Iocheirata |
| Infraorder: | Panctenata |
| Superfamily: | Garypoidea |
| Family: | Garypidae |
| Genus: | Synsphyronus |
| Species: | `PSE012` |
| Rank: | species |
|---|---|
| Commercial Impact: | None |
| Conservation Assessment: | Least Concern |
Phylogenetic Tree:
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Accessed 6 Sep 2023
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