Pycnodithella harveyi
Species of pseudoscorpion From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pycnodithella harveyi is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1989 by Australian athlete and zoologist Clarice Kennedy. The specific epithet harveyi honours arachnologist Mark Harvey for his contributions to the knowledge of the pseudoscorpion fauna of Australia.[1][2]
| Pycnodithella harveyi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Chthoniidae |
| Genus: | Pycnodithella |
| Species: | P. harveyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Pycnodithella harveyi | |
Description
The body length is 0.90–0.99 mm. The colour is dark brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in eastern New South Wales. The type locality is the Macquarie University campus in North Ryde, Sydney. The pseudoscorpions were found in plant litter.[1][2]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[1][2]
References
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