Apozomus alligator
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Schizomida
Family: Hubbardiidae
Genus: Apozomus
Species:
A. alligator
Binomial name
Apozomus alligator
Harvey, 1992[1]

Apozomus alligator is a species of short-tailed whip-scorpions, also known as schizomids, in the Hubbardiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1992 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The specific epithet alligator refers to the type locality.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory. The type locality is the South Alligator Inn. The schizomids were found in open forest plant litter.[1][2]

Behaviour

The short-tailed whip-scorpions are terrestrial predators.[1][2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Harvey, MS (1992). "The Schizomida (Chelicerata) of Australia". Invertebrate Taxonomy. 6: 77–129 [94].
  2. 1 2 3 "Species Apozomus alligator Harvey, 1992". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2023-12-03.


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