Synsphyronus christopherdarwini

Synsphyronus christopherdarwini is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2012 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet christopherdarwini honours Christopher Darwin, who assisted in the collection of the type specimens as well as sponsoring the establishment of the reserve in which they were discovered.[1][2]

Synsphyronus christopherdarwini
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Garypidae
Genus: Synsphyronus
Species:
S. christopherdarwini
Binomial name
Synsphyronus christopherdarwini
Harvey, 2012[1]

Description

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Body lengths of males are 3.37–3.84 mm; those of females 4.00–4.31 mm. Colouration is generally dark yellowish-brown.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in south-west Western Australia in the Wheatbelt. The type locality is a granite outcrop near Robins Dam in Charles Darwin Reserve, where the pseudoscorpions were found beneath exfoliating granite slabs.[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 (2012). "A new species of Synsphyronus (Pseudoscorpiones: Garypidae) from Western Australia". Records of the Western Australian Museum. 27: 55–81 [57]. doi:10.18195/issn.0312-3162.27(1).2012.055-061. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Synsphyronus christopherdarwini Harvey, 2012". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-28.