Synsphyronus gigas
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Garypidae |
| Genus: | Synsphyronus |
| Species: | S. gigas
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Synsphyronus gigas is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Garypidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1971 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1][2]
Description[edit]
The body length of the male paratype is 4.5 mm; that of female specimens 5–6 mm. Colouration is dull reddish-brown, the male somewhat darker.[1]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
The species occurs in Western Australia in the Great Victoria Desert. The type locality is 18 km east of Milne Rock, where the pseudoscorpions were found beneath stones.[2][1]
Behaviour[edit]
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Beier, M (1971). "A new Synsphronus [sic] Chamberlin (Pseudoscorpiones) from the Great Victoria Desert". Journal of the Australian Entomological Society. 10: 161–162 [161].
- ^ a b c "Species Synsphyronus gigas Beier, 1971". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
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