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Apozomus gunn

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

Apozomus gunn 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. The specific epithet gunn refers to the type locality.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory. The type locality is Gunn Point, 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 [93].
  2. ^ a b c "Species Apozomus gunn Harvey, 1992". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-12-04.