| Typhlochactas mitchelli | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Scorpiones |
| Family: | Typhlochactidae |
| Genus: | Typhlochactas |
| Species: | T. mitchelli |
| Binomial name | |
| Typhlochactas mitchelli Sissom, 1988 | |
Typhlochactas mitchelli is a species of scorpion of the family Typhlochactidae. It is endemic to the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. This species is of the eyeless cave-dwelling genus Typhlochactas.
References
- "Scorpion expert featured in CBS video". American Museum of Natural History. October 17, 2011. Retrieved December 3, 2011.
- W. David Sissom. "Typhlochactas mitchelli, a new species of eyeless, montane forest litter scorpion from northeastern Oaxaca, Mexico (Chactidae, Superstitioninae, Typhlochactini)" (PDF). Journal of Arachnology. 16 (3): 365–371.
External links
- "Phylogenetic Analysis of Mexican Cave Scorpions Suggests Adaptation to Caves Is Reversible" from Science Daily website
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| Typhlochactas mitchelli | |
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