Synsphyronus `PSE013`
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 pseudoscorpion (ca. 2.5-3.0 mm in length) differs from other species of the genus by the combined presence of fused metatarsi and tarsi, an unconstricted anterior eye, a trichobothrial pattern of 8 on the fixed finger and 3 on the movable finger, and very long chelal hands.
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 rocks
Distribution
This specimen is known from just one specimen found on the Wingellina mine lease, in the Pilbara region, WA.
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Suborder: | Iocheirata |
| Infraorder: | Panctenata |
| Superfamily: | Garypoidea |
| Family: | Garypidae |
| Genus: | Synsphyronus |
| Species: | `PSE013` |
| Rank: | species |
|---|---|
| Commercial Impact: | None |
| Conservation Assessment: | Least Concern |
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Accessed 1 Sep 2023
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