book-scorpion

See also: book scorpion

English

Alternative forms

• book scorpion

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

Translations

pseudoscorpion — see pseudoscorpion