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Synsphyronus dewae

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Synsphyronus dewae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Garypidae
Genus: Synsphyronus
Species:
S. dewae
Binomial name
Synsphyronus dewae
Beier, 1969[1]

Synsphyronus dewae is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1969 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in South Australia in woodland habitats. The type locality is Truro, 80 km north-east of Adelaide.[2][1]

Behaviour

The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Beier, M (1969). "Neue Pseudoskorpione aus Australien". Annalen des Naturhistorischen Museums in Wien. 73: 171–187 [181].
  2. ^ a b c "Species Synsphyronus dewae Beier, 1969". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-23.