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Apozomus watsoni

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Apozomus watsoni
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Schizomida
Family: Hubbardiidae
Genus: Apozomus
Species:
A. watsoni
Binomial name
Apozomus watsoni
Harvey, 1992[1]

Apozomus watsoni is a species of short-tailed whip-scorpions, also known as schizomids, in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1992 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory. The type locality is Howard Springs, near Darwin. The schizomids were found in open forest plant litter.[1][2]

Behaviour

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The short-tailed whip-scorpions are terrestrial predators.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Harvey, MS (1992). "The Schizomida (Chelicerata) of Australia". Invertebrate Taxonomy. 6: 77–129 [85].
  2. ^ a b c "Species Apozomus watsoni Harvey, 1992". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-12-04.