pseudoscorpion

Thân thiện

A pseudoscorpion crawls across a fallen leaf in the forest.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small, nonvenomous arachnid that resembles a scorpion but lacks a long tail and stinger. Pseudoscorpions are harmless to humans and are known for their large pincers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I found a pseudoscorpion under a piece of bark in the garden.
  • Despite its fearsome appearance, the pseudoscorpion is completely harmless.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific contexts: The term is used to refer to any member of the order Pseudoscorpiones or Chelonethida.
  • The study focused on the reproductive behavior of the pseudoscorpion.

Variants and Related Words

• False scorpion (n): Another common name for a pseudoscorpion.
• Book scorpion (n): A specific, common type of pseudoscorpion often found in old books and manuscripts.

Synonyms

• False scorpion
• Book scorpion (for common household species)

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)

• Arachnid (n): The class of joint-legged invertebrates that includes pseudoscorpions, spiders, and scorpions.
• Chelae (n): The technical term for the large pincers (pedipalps) characteristic of pseudoscorpions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small nonvenomous arachnid resembling a tailless scorpion

Từ đồng nghĩa

• false scorpion