Anagarypus heatwolei

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Anagarypus heatwolei
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Garypidae
Genus: Anagarypus
Species:
A. heatwolei
Binomial name
Anagarypus heatwolei

Anagarypus heatwolei is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It was described in 1982 by American arachnologist William Muchmore. The specific epithet heatwolei honours zoologist Harold Heatwole, who collected the type specimens.[1][2]

Description[edit]

The body length of the holotype female is 4.86 mm.[1]

Distribution and habitat[edit]

The species occurs in North West Australia. The type locality is Barrow Island, off the Pilbara coast, where specimens were found beneath stones on a rocky headland.[2][1]

Behaviour[edit]

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Muchmore, WB (1982). "The genus Anagarypus (Pseudoscorpionida: Garypidae)" (PDF). Pacific Insects. 24: 159–163 [162]. Retrieved 2023-10-21.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Anagarypus heatwolei Muchmore, 1982". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-21.