1. Small arachnids resembling scorpions but lacking a tail and venom gland, typically found in soil, leaf litter, and buildings.
Usage: plural form; also called false scorpions or whip scorpions; zoology term

Examples

• Pseudoscorpions are harmless creatures that feed on small insects and mites.
• The biologist discovered several pseudoscorpions living beneath the bark of the old oak tree.
• Unlike true scorpions, pseudoscorpions have no tail and cannot sting.
• Pseudoscorpions are often found in homes, where they help control pest populations.
• These tiny arachnids, pseudoscorpions, are beneficial for gardens and natural ecosystems.
• Scientists study pseudoscorpions to better understand arachnid evolution.