SloveniaAn international team of scientists discovered four previously unknown species of pseudoscorpions in deep cave systems in South Korea. These tiny creatures, which resemble miniature snakes due to their unique jaw shape, belong to the order Pseudoscorpiones, which includes scorpions. The study published in the scientific journal PLOS One describes findings from limestone caves in the Taebaek and Sobaek mountain ranges. The newly discovered species have been named Spelaeochthonius dugigulensis, S. geumgulensis, S. magwihalmigulensis, and S. yamigulensis. Despite their snake-like appearance, these pseudoscorpions are harmless to humans and larger animals since they cannot sting or bite. They primarily feed on small insects, larvae, and other arthropods using their front claws. Researchers note that this discovery likely represents just the tip of the iceberg, as South Korea has over a thousand caves, most of which remain biologically unexplored.
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