Eukoenenia christiani
Species of microwhip scorpion
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Eukoenenia christiani (the Maltese palpigrade, known as Il-Palpigrad ta' Malta in Maltese) is a species in the order Palpigradi, an early-branching lineage of arachnids. There are 80 species of palpigrade worldwide. They are small and eyeless with a long tail-like structure. This species is endemic to the Maltese Islands.[2]
| Eukoenenia christiani | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Palpigradi |
| Family: | Eukoeneniidae |
| Genus: | Eukoenenia |
| Species: | E. christiani |
| Binomial name | |
| Eukoenenia christiani | |
Taxonomy and naming
Description
Eukoenenia christiani is 1.2 millimetres (0.047 in) long, and is depicted as having a light brown colouring.[2]