Pycnodithella harveyi is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Chthoniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1989 by Australian athlete and zoologist Clarice Kennedy. The specific epithet harveyi honours arachnologist Mark Harvey for his contributions to the knowledge of the pseudoscorpion fauna of Australia.[1][2]
| Pycnodithella harveyi | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Chthoniidae |
| Genus: | Pycnodithella |
| Species: | P. harveyi
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| Binomial name | |
| Pycnodithella harveyi | |
Description edit
The body length is 0.90–0.99 mm. The colour is dark brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat edit
The species occurs in eastern New South Wales. The type locality is the Macquarie University campus in North Ryde, Sydney. The pseudoscorpions were found in plant litter.[1][2]
Behaviour edit
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[1][2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Kennedy, CMA (1989). "Pycnodithella harveyi, a new Australian species of the Tridenchthoniidae (Pseudoscorpionida: Arachnida)". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 110: 289–296 [291]. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
- ^ a b c "Species Pycnodithella harveyi Kennedy, 1989". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
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