book-scorpion

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See also: book scorpion

English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

So called because they may be found among dusty books, where they prey on booklice etc.

Noun[edit]

book-scorpion (plural book-scorpions)

  1. A pseudoscorpion; an arachnid belonging to the order Pseudoscorpiones.
    Synonyms: book-crab, booklouse, book mite

Translations[edit]

pseudoscorpion — see pseudoscorpion
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