Pseudoscorpions

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]