Marachernes Explained

Marachernes is a genus of pseudoscorpions in the Chernetidae family. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1992 by Australian arachnologist Mark Harvey. The genus name honours Māra Blosfelds for her contributions to the collection of the type species, combined with Chernes, the type genus of the family.^[1]

Species

The genus contains the following species:^[2]

• Marachernes bellus Harvey, 1992
• Marachernes perup Harvey, 1992
• Marachernes simulans Harvey, 1992

Notes and References

1. Web site: Genus Marachernes Harvey, 1992. . 2023-10-09. Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 2023-11-10.
2. Web site: 2023 . Genus: Marachernes Harvey, 1992. World Arachnida Catalog . Natural History Museum Bern. 2023-11-12.