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Synsphyronus tenuis

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Synsphyronus tenuis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Garypidae
Genus: Synsphyronus
Species:
S. tenuis
Binomial name
Synsphyronus tenuis
Harvey, 2022[1]

Synsphyronus tenuis is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2022 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet tenuis (Latin: 'thin') refers to the species’ extremely slender appendages.[1][2]

Description

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Body lengths of males are 3.44–3.74 mm; those of females 3.66–4.29 mm. Colouration is generally yellowish-brown.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in south-west Western Australia in the Geraldton Sandplains bioregion. The type locality is Kalbarri National Park, where the pseudoscorpions were found beneath sandstone rocks.[2][1]

Behaviour

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The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Harvey, MS (2022). "Three new species of the pseudoscorpion genus Synsphyronus (Pseudoscorpiones: Garypidae) from semi-arid Western Australia" (PDF). Australian Journal of Taxonomy. 6: 1–15 [10]. doi:10.54102/ajt.4cgrn. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Synsphyronus tenuis Harvey, 2022". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-29.