Dyspnoi
Dyspnoi
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Chelicerata
- Class: Arachnida
- Order: Opiliones
- Suborder: Dyspnoi
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dyspnoi: //ˈdɪspnɔɪ//
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Summary
Dyspnoi is a suborder of harvestmen characterized by their long legs, compact bodies, and reclusive predatory behavior, predominantly found in temperate forest habitats.
Physical Characteristics
Long legs compared to a compact body; typically black or grayish coloration; chelicerae with diaphanous teeth; pedipalps lack capture spines and terminal claws.
Identification Tips
Look for elongated legs and compact bodies, usually under rocks or logs in forested environments.
Habitat
Forested upland habitats, under rocks and/or logs, in leaf litter, or in caves; some taxa prefer stream-side or riparian habitats.
Distribution
Primarily found in temperate regions; exceptions exist in high mountain tropical regions such as parts of Mexico and northern Thailand.
Diet
Reclusive predators.
Ecosystem Role
Predators in forest and leaf litter ecosystems.
Collecting Methods
- Searching under rocks and logs
- Sifting leaf litter
- Using a Berlese funnel
Evolution
Comprises several families grouped into three superfamilies: Acropsopilionoidea, Ischyropsalidoidea, and Troguloidea.
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Misconceptions
Dyspnoi species are often misidentified or overlooked due to their reclusive nature and habitat preferences, leading to a general assumption that they are rare.
Tags
- harvestmen
- Dyspnoi
- arachnids
- predators
- temperate regions