Pseudoscorpions of the World

Last updated: 19 January 2009

Version 1.2, 2009
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Family Parahyidae Harvey 1992

History

 

The Parahyidae was described by Harvey (1992) who suggested it was related to the Neobisiidae and Syarinidae.

 

Composition

 

The family consists of only a single genus and species, Parahya submersa(Bristowe).

 

Distribution

 

Parahya submersa is found in littoral habitats in Australasia.

 

Important references

 

Harvey, M.S. (1992). The phylogeny and classification of the Pseudoscorpionida (Chelicerata: Arachnida). Invertebrate Taxonomy 6: 1373-1435.

 
Text Box: Parahya submersa from Australia (Image: M. Harvey)