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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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Pseudoscorpiones
Family: Chthoniidae
Genus: Pycnodithella
Species:
P. harveyi
Binomial name
Pycnodithella harveyi

Description

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The body length is 0.90–0.99 mm. The colour is dark brown.[1]

Distribution and habitat

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.