Chthonius

Chthonius

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Chthonius: //ˈkθoʊ.ni.əs//

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Images

Chthonius tetrachelatus 132709032 by Lorin Timaeus. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Chthonius tetrachelatus 153899426 by Lorin Timaeus. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Chthonius tetrachelatus 154230418 by Lorin Timaeus. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Chthonius tetrachelatus 154230346 by Lorin Timaeus. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Chthonius tetrachelatus 132709063 by Lorin Timaeus. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Chthonius tetrachelatus 153899429 by Lorin Timaeus. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Summary

Chthonius is a genus of pseudoscorpions described by C.L. Koch in 1843. The name means 'subterranean'.

Distribution

Found in the US and Canada with three subgenera and nine species.

Cultural Significance

The genus name Chthonius refers to various characters in Greek mythology associated with the underworld and earth, including princes, Spartoi, and gods.

Tags

  • pseudoscorpions
  • Chthonius
  • subterranean
  • arachnids
  • Greek mythology