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Nannochelifer paralius

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Nannochelifer paralius
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Cheliferidae
Genus: Nannochelifer
Species:
N. paralius
Binomial name
Nannochelifer paralius
Harvey, 1984[1]

Nannochelifer paralius is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Cheliferidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1984 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet paralius comes from the Greek paralios ('by or near the sea'), referring to the species’ habitat.[1][2]

Description

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Body lengths of males are 1.3–1.4 mm; those of females 1.4–1.7 mm.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in the Coral Sea Islands Territory. The type locality is Turtle Islet on Lihou Reef, where the pseudoscorpions were found in intertidal habitat beneath coral and beachrock rubble.[2][1]

Behaviour

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The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Harvey, MS (1984). "The genus Nannochelifer Beier, with a new species from the Coral Sea (Pseudoscorpionida, Cheliferidae)". Journal of Arachnology. 12: 291–296 [294]. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Nannochelifer paralius Harvey, 1984". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-11-19.