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Synsphyronus bounites

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

Synsphyronus bounites 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 bounites (Greek: 'dweller in the hills') refers to the montane localities of the two type specimens.[1][2]

Description

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The body length of the holotype male is 3.4 mm; that of the female paratype is 3.7 mm. Colouration is reddish-brown.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in south-eastern Australia. The type locality is Wilsons Valley, near Mount Kosciuszko in south-eastern New South Wales, where the holotype was found in plant litter and soil. A paratype was obtained from moss on the north-west side of Mount Pilot in north-eastern Victoria.[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 [27]. doi:10.1071/AJZS126. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Synsphyronus bounites Harvey, 1987". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-25.