Biology:Rugowithius

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Short description: Genus of pseudoscorpions

Rugowithius
Scientific classification e
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Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Arthropoda
Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Chelicerata
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Script error: No such module "Taxobox ranks".: Pseudoscorpiones
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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

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

The genus contains the following species:[2]

  • Rugowithius bulbosus Harvey, 2015
  • Rugowithius longissimus Harvey, 2015

References

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