Rugowithius longissimus
| Rugowithius longissimus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Withiidae |
| Genus: | Rugowithius |
| Species: | R. longissimus
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| Binomial name | |
| Rugowithius longissimus | |
Rugowithius longissimus is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Withiidae family. It was described in 2015 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet longissimus (Latin: 'longest') refers to the large size of the species compared to Rugowithius bulbosus.[1][2]
Description[edit]
Body lengths of males are 2.50–2.85 mm; that of the female paratype is 2.24 mm. The colour is dark red-brown.[1]
Distribution and habitat[edit]
The species occurs in Far North Queensland in rainforest habitats. The type locality is 20 km north of Cape Tribulation.[2][1]
Behaviour[edit]
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2][1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Harvey, MS (2015). "Revised diagnoses for the pseudoscorpion genera Metawithius and Microwithius, with the description of a new Australian genus, and notes on Withius (Pseudoscorpiones, Withiidae)". Journal of Arachnology. 43: 353–370 [364]. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ^ a b c "Species Rugowithius longissimus Harvey, 2015". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
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