Eukoenenia guzikae explained

Eukoenenia guzikae is a species of palpigrades, also known as microwhip scorpions, in the Eukoeneniidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2008 by arachnologists Pablo Barranco and Mark Harvey.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Murchison bioregion of Western Australia. The type locality is Sturt Meadows Station, where the male holotype was obtained from a bore.[1]

Behaviour

The palpigrades are soil-dwelling, terrestrial predators.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Species Eukoenenia guzikae Barranco & Harvey, 2008. . 2009-01-12. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-12-05.