Biology:Calchas (scorpion)

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Short description: Genus of scorpions

Calchas
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Scorpiones
Family: Iuridae
Genus: Calchas

Calchas is a genus of scorpions in the family Iuridae. At least four species in Calchas are described.[1]

Species

  • Calchas anlasi Yagmur, Soleglad, Fet & Kovarik, 2013
  • Calchas birulai Fet, Soleglad & Kovarik, 2009
  • Calchas kosswigi Yagmur, Soleglad, Fet & Kovarik, 2013
  • Calchas nordmanni Birula, 1899

References

Further reading

  • Fet, Victor; Sissom, W. David; Lowe, Graeme; Braunwalder, Matt E. (2000). Catalog of the Scorpions of the World (1758-1998). The New York Entomological Society. ISBN 0-913-42424-2. 
  • Encyclopedia of Entomology. Springer. 2008. ISBN 978-1402062421. 
  • Jackman, John A. (2002). A Field Guide to Spiders and Scorpions of Texas. Gulf Publishing. 

Wikidata ☰ Q2933660 entry