book-scorpion

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See also: book scorpion

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Etymology

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

Noun

book-scorpion (plural book-scorpions)

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

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