| Attenuizomus baroalba | |
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Scientific classification
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Schizomida |
| Family: | Hubbardiidae |
| Genus: | Attenuizomus |
| Species: | A. baroalba
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| Binomial name | |
| Attenuizomus baroalba | |
Attenuizomus baroalba is a species of schizomid arachnid (commonly known as a short-tailed whip-scorpion) in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2000 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet baroalba refers to the type locality. [1] [2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory, inhabiting plant litter in closed forest habitats. The type locality is Baroalba Springs in Kakadu National Park. [1] [2]
Behaviour
The arachnids are terrestrial predators. [2]
References
- ^ a b c Harvey, MS (2000). "Brignolizomus and Attenuizomus, new schizomid genera from Australia (Arachnida: Schizomida: Hubbardiidae)". Memorie della Società Entomologica Italiana. Genova. 78: 329–338 [335].
- ^ a b c "Species Attenuizomus baroalba Harvey, 2000". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
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| Attenuizomus baroalba | |
|---|---|
|
Scientific classification
| |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Schizomida |
| Family: | Hubbardiidae |
| Genus: | Attenuizomus |
| Species: | A. baroalba
|
| Binomial name | |
| Attenuizomus baroalba | |
Attenuizomus baroalba is a species of schizomid arachnid (commonly known as a short-tailed whip-scorpion) in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2000 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet baroalba refers to the type locality. [1] [2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory, inhabiting plant litter in closed forest habitats. The type locality is Baroalba Springs in Kakadu National Park. [1] [2]
Behaviour
The arachnids are terrestrial predators. [2]
References
- ^ a b c Harvey, MS (2000). "Brignolizomus and Attenuizomus, new schizomid genera from Australia (Arachnida: Schizomida: Hubbardiidae)". Memorie della Società Entomologica Italiana. Genova. 78: 329–338 [335].
- ^ a b c "Species Attenuizomus baroalba Harvey, 2000". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-09-19.
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