Euryolpium michaelseni

Euryolpium michaelseni is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Olpiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1909 by Swedish arachnologist Albert Tullgren.[1][2]

Euryolpium michaelseni
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Olpiidae
Genus: Euryolpium
Species:
E. michaelseni
Binomial name
Euryolpium michaelseni
(Tullgren, 1909)[1]
Synonyms
  • Olpium michaelseni Tullgren, 1909

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in Western Australia. The type locality is Yalgoo in the Mid West region. It has also been recorded from New South Wales. The pseudoscorpions inhabit plant litter.[2]

Behaviour

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The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Tullgren, A (1909). "Chelonethi". In Michaelsen, W; Hartmeyer, R (eds.). Die Fauna Südwest-Australiens, Vol.2. Jena: Gustav Fischer. pp. 411–415 [412].
  2. ^ a b c "Species Euryolpium michaelseni (Tullgren, 1909)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-11-28.