Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi - Uropygi Collection

Alexandre Bonaldo

doi:10.15468/xt4kfa

Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi - Uropygi Collection

Citation

Bonaldo A (2023). Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi - Uropygi Collection. Version 4.2. Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/xt4kfa accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-06-18.

Description

During the day are found resting beneath woods, stones and other objects which you dig tunnels, and are usually active in the late afternoon and evening. Have the ability to spray as a defense a caustic mixture of vinegar and other organic components through anal glands. In the world there are about 100 described species in 16 genera. In the Americas there are three genera and 15 species recorded.

Purpose

Material with scientific and historical importance.

Sampling Description

Study Extent

Collection of Uropygi order with national coverage.

Sampling

Taxonomic and Geospatial data about Uropygi collection.

Method steps

Specimens obtained from licensed collections, exchange, gift, legacy or purchase. The specimens are stored in the collection through a preservation type and its data are stored on the Specify (system for managing biodiversity data).

Taxonomic Coverages

Taxonomic coverage from Uropygi collection.

Animalia
rank: kingdom
Arthropoda
rank: phylum
Arachnida
rank: class
Uropygi
rank: order
Thelyphonidae
rank: family
Thelyphonellus
rank: genus

Geographic Coverages

Geographic coverage from Uropygi collection.

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

Alexandre Bonaldo
originator
position: Curator
Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi
Av. Perimetral, 1901 - Terra Firme
Belém
66077-830
Pará
BR
email: [email protected]

Alexandre Bonaldo
metadata author
position: Curator
Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi
Av. Perimetral, 1901 - Terra Firme
Belém
66077-830
Pará
BR
email: [email protected]

Alexandre Bonaldo
curator
position: Curator
Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi
Av. Perimetral, 1901 - Terra Firme
Belém
66077-830
Pará
BR
email: [email protected]

Alexandre Bonaldo
administrative point of contact
position: Curator
Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi
Av. Perimetral, 1901 - Terra Firme
Belém
66077-830
Pará
BR
email: [email protected]