Synsphyronus hadronennus

Synsphyronus hadronennus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Garypidae
Genus: Synsphyronus
Species:
S. hadronennus
Binomial name
Synsphyronus hadronennus
Harvey, 1987[1]

Synsphyronus hadronennus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1987 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet hadronennus comes from the Greek hadros ('stout' or 'well-developed') and nennos ('uncle'), referring to the species’ apparently close relationship with its smaller relatives, S. paradoxus and S. heptatrichus.[1][2]

Description

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The body length of males is 2.6–2.9 mm; that of females is 3.3–3.6 mm. Colouration is dark reddish-brown.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory. The type locality is 6 km west of South Alligator, where the holotype was found beneath the bark of a eucalypt.[2][1]

Behaviour

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The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Harvey, MS (1987). "A revision of the genus Synsphyronus Chamberlin (Garypidae: Pseudoscorpionida: Arachnida)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 35 (126): 1–99 [13]. doi:10.1071/AJZS126. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Synsphyronus hadronennus Harvey, 1987". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-25.