"book-scorpion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: book-scorpions [plural]
Etymology: So called because they may be found among dusty books, where they prey on booklice etc. Head templates: {{en-noun}} book-scorpion (plural book-scorpions)
  1. A pseudoscorpion; an arachnid belonging to the order Pseudoscorpiones. Categories (lifeform): Arachnids Synonyms: book-crab, booklouse, book mite, book scorpion

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