Dhanus (arachnid) explained
Dhanus is a genus of pseudoscorpions in the family Ideoroncidae. They are found in Asia, between Malaysia to the east and Iran and Soqotra to the west.[1] It includes the following species:[1]
- Dhanus afghanicus
- Dhanus doveri, synonymous with Dhanus sumatranus
- Dhanus hashimi
- Dhanus indicus
- Dhanus pohli
- Dhanus socotraensis
- Dhanus taitii
- Dhanus tioman
The species Dhanus siamensis has been recently reclassified in a new genus of its own called Sironcus.[1]
Notes and References
- Harvey. Mark S.. 2016-11-01. The systematics of the pseudoscorpion family Ideoroncidae (Pseudoscorpiones: Neobisioidea) in the Asian region. Journal of Arachnology. 44. 3. 272–329. 0161-8202. 10.1636/JoA-S-16-041.1.