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Pseudoscorpions are an order of the class belonging to arachnida. Thus, pseudoscorpions are joint-legged and are invertebrates. The size of these animals are very small, about 2-8 millimeters in length. [1] They have four legs and also have relatively large pedipalps, compared to their overall size. Pedipalps are almost like claws, or pinchers. There are more than 200 described species; mostly living in the tropics, occupying, bark, nests, and leaf litter. | Pseudoscorpions are an order of the class belonging to arachnida. Thus, pseudoscorpions are joint-legged and are invertebrates. The size of these animals are very small, about 2-8 millimeters in length. [1] They have four legs and also have relatively large pedipalps, compared to their overall size. Pedipalps are almost like claws, or pinchers. There are more than 200 described species; mostly living in the tropics, occupying, bark, nests, and leaf litter. | ||
==='''Description'''=== | ==='''Description'''=== | ||
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*A common house pseudoscorpion is usually between three and four millimeters. | *A common house pseudoscorpion is usually between three and four millimeters. | ||
**Shape: teardrop like | **Shape: teardrop like | ||
Revision as of 23:39, 8 May 2018
Overview
Pseudoscorpions are an order of the class belonging to arachnida. Thus, pseudoscorpions are joint-legged and are invertebrates. The size of these animals are very small, about 2-8 millimeters in length. [1] They have four legs and also have relatively large pedipalps, compared to their overall size. Pedipalps are almost like claws, or pinchers. There are more than 200 described species; mostly living in the tropics, occupying, bark, nests, and leaf litter.
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]