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==='''Overview'''=== | ==='''Overview'''=== | ||
Pseudoscorpions are an order of the class belonging to arachnida. Thus, pseudoscorpions are joint-legged and are invertebrates. They have four legs and also have relatively large pedipalps, compared to their overall size. Pedipalps are almost like claws, or pinchers. The size of these animals are very small, about 2-8 millimeters in length. [1] Because of their small size, they often go unnoticed, despite the fact that they live in many different environments. Pseudoscorpions are not harmful. In fact, they eat many small arthropods, helping with pest control. There are more than 200 described species; mostly living in the tropics, occupying, bark, nests, and leaf litter. [1] | Pseudoscorpions are an order of the class belonging to arachnida. Thus, pseudoscorpions are joint-legged and are invertebrates. They have four legs and also have relatively large pedipalps, compared to their overall size. Pedipalps are almost like claws, or pinchers. The size of these animals are very small, about 2-8 millimeters in length. [1] Because of their small size, they often go unnoticed, despite the fact that they live in many different environments. Pseudoscorpions are not harmful. In fact, they eat many small arthropods, helping with pest control. There are more than 200 described species; mostly living in the tropics, occupying, bark, nests, and leaf litter. [1] | ||
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==='''Description'''=== | ==='''Description'''=== | ||
Revision as of 00:51, 9 May 2018
Overview
Pseudoscorpions are an order of the class belonging to arachnida. Thus, pseudoscorpions are joint-legged and are invertebrates. They have four legs and also have relatively large pedipalps, compared to their overall size. Pedipalps are almost like claws, or pinchers. The size of these animals are very small, about 2-8 millimeters in length. [1] Because of their small size, they often go unnoticed, despite the fact that they live in many different environments. Pseudoscorpions are not harmful. In fact, they eat many small arthropods, helping with pest control. There are more than 200 described species; mostly living in the tropics, occupying, bark, nests, and leaf litter. [1]
Description
- A common house pseudoscorpion is usually between three and four millimeters.
- Shape: teardrop like
- Color: mahogany
- Body: 12- segment abdomen, which only 10 are visible
- Pedilaps: over twice the length of their legs. If they were completely extended, they would measure about seven to nine millimeters across. [1]