| Euryolpium michaelseni | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Olpiidae |
| Genus: | Euryolpium |
| Species: | E. michaelseni |
| Binomial name | |
| Euryolpium michaelseni | |
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Euryolpium michaelseni is a species of pseudoscorpion in the Olpiidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1909 by Swedish arachnologist Albert Tullgren.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in Western Australia. The type locality is Yalgoo in the Mid West region. It has also been recorded from New South Wales. The pseudoscorpions inhabit plant litter.[2]
Behaviour
The pseudoscorpions are terrestrial predators.[2]
References
- 1 2 Tullgren, A (1909). "Chelonethi". In Michaelsen, W; Hartmeyer, R (eds.). Die Fauna Südwest-Australiens, Vol.2. Jena: Gustav Fischer. pp. 411–415 [412].
- 1 2 3 "Species Euryolpium michaelseni (Tullgren, 1909)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2023-10-09. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
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