Eremobates polhemusi
Muma & Brookhart, 1988
Eremobates polhemusi is a of solifugid (sun or camel spider) in the Eremobatidae, described by Muma and Brookhart in 1988. It is to Utah, United States. Like other solifugids, it is a with large, powerful used for capturing , but it lacks and poses no threat to humans.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eremobates polhemusi: / ɛˌrɛmoʊˈbeɪtiːz pɒlˈhiːmus/
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Distribution
to Utah, United States. The has a restricted geographic range limited to this single state.
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Taxonomic note
The was described by Muma and Brookhart in 1988, placing it within the Eremobates, one of the most diverse genera of solifugids in North America. The specific epithet 'polhemusi' likely honors an individual, following common practice in .
Endemic status
As a Utah , E. polhemusi represents part of the distinctive fauna of the Intermountain West region of the United States. in solifugids is not uncommon, with many having restricted distributions in arid and semi-arid regions.