Anaulacodithella plurisetosa

Anaulacodithella plurisetosa is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1976 by Austrian arachnologist Max Beier.[1][2]

Anaulacodithella plurisetosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Chthoniidae
Genus: Anaulacodithella
Species:
A. plurisetosa
Binomial name
Anaulacodithella plurisetosa
Beier, 1976[1]

Description

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The body length is 1.3–1.5 mm.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs only on Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea. The type locality is Boat Harbour. The pseudoscorpions are found in plant litter.[1][2]

Behaviour

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

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Beier, M (1976). "The pseudoscorpions of New Zealand, Norfolk and Lord Howe". New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 3 (3): 199–246 [200]. doi:10.1080/03014223.1976.9517913. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  2. ^ a b c "Species Anaulacodithella plurisetosa Beier, 1976". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-12-03.