pseudoscorpion

noun

pseu·do·scor·pi·on | \ ˌsü-dō-ˈskȯr-pē-ən

Definition of pseudoscorpion

: any of a widely distributed order (Pseudoscorpionida synonym Pseudoscorpiones) of tiny arachnids that have no caudal stinger and feed on tiny invertebrates (such as insects and mites)

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Paula Cushing, an evolutionary biologist who studies solifugids at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, says some research suggests the animals are most closely related to pseudoscorpions, while other work links solifugids to a group of mites. — Jason Bittel, Smithsonian, "Camel Spiders Are Fast, Furious and Horrifically Fascinating," 9 Aug. 2017 The ancient invertebrate retains segments along its abdomen, more like archaic forms of arachnids such as the pseudoscorpions. — National Geographic, "Creepy New Fossil Shows the Dawn of Spiders," 30 Mar. 2016

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