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| Rugowithius | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Pseudoscorpiones |
| Family: | Withiidae |
| Genus: | Rugowithius Harvey, 2015[1] |
| Type species | |
| Rugowithius bulbosus Harvey, 2015 | |
Rugowithius is a genus of pseudoscorpions in the Withiidae family. It is endemic to northern Australia. It was described in 2015 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey.[1][2][3]
Etymology
[edit]The genus name Rugowithius comes from Latin ruga ('crease' or 'wrinkle'), referring to the corrugated patch of cuticle on the male maxillae, combined with the generic name Withius honouring Danish arachnologist Carl Johannes With (1877–1923).[1]
Species
[edit]The genus contains the following species:[2]
- Rugowithius bulbosus Harvey, 2015
- Rugowithius longissimus Harvey, 2015
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 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 (3): 353–370 [359]. doi:10.1636/0161-8202-43.3.353. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- 1 2 "Genus: Rugowithius Harvey, 2015". World Arachnida Catalog. Natural History Museum Bern. 2023. Retrieved 2023-11-17.
- ↑ "Genus Rugowithius 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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