Order Pseudoscorpiones (Noun)
Meaning
False scorpions.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The arachnid order Pseudoscorpiones consists of approximately 3,000 known species of false scorpions, commonly referred to as pseudoscorpions or book scorpions.
- Pseudoscorpions in the order Pseudoscorpiones are generally small, non-venomous, and mistaken for true scorpions due to their similar appearance.
- False scorpions of the order Pseudoscorpiones have a distinct, rounded abdomen that usually contains a narrow waist connecting the abdomen to the cephalothorax.
- Most species within the order Pseudoscorpiones can be found under rocks, logs, or other hidden areas in various terrestrial environments.
- The order Pseudoscorpiones encompasses several families of pseudoscorpions that vary greatly in terms of their ecological adaptations and geographical distribution.