Pseudotyrannochthonius australiensis
| Pseudotyrannochthonius australiensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Pseudotyrannochthoniidae |
| Genus: | Pseudotyrannochthonius |
| Species: | P. australiensis
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| Pseudotyrannochthonius australiensis | |
Pseudotyrannochthonius australiensis is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Pseudotyrannochthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1966 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
The species occurs in eastern New South Wales. The type locality is Edith, some 11 km south-east of Oberon.[1][2]
Behaviour[edit]
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators that inhabit plant litter.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Beier, M (1966). "On the Pseudoscorpionidea of Australia". Australian Journal of Zoology. 14: 275–303 [287].
- ^ a b c "Species Pseudotyrannochthonius australiensis Beier, 1966". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2022-05-10. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
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