description Chaerilus sejnai Overview
Chaerilus sejnai is a species of scorpion in the family Chaerilidae. It was described by Frantisek Kovarik in 2005 and is known from Tioman Island in the Malaysian state of Pahang. The species was named in honor of Vladimir Sejna. Chaerilid scorpions are an ancient-looking group found mainly in parts of Asia, and they differ from many better-known scorpion groups in several structural features of the body and pincers.
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Where is Chaerilus sejnai found?
Chaerilus sejnai is known from Tioman Island in Pahang, Malaysia. It belongs to the ancient-looking scorpion family Chaerilidae.
When was Chaerilus sejnai described?
Frantisek Kovarik described the species in 2005. The species name honors Vladimir Sejna.
Who was Chaerilus sejnai named after?
It was named in honor of Vladimir Sejna. The species epithet sejnai records that dedication.
What family does Chaerilus sejnai belong to?
It is a member of the family Chaerilidae. Chaerilid scorpions are a distinctive, ancient-looking group found in parts of Asia.
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