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Family CYATHOLIPIDAE Simon, 1894


Compiler and date details

R.J. Raven, Queensland Museum, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Introduction

The family Cyatholipidae is a member of the superfamily Araneoidea, and includes a number of genera. The first Australian species to be named, Teemenaarus silvestris, was described in its own family, the Teemenaaridae, but was later recognised as a member of the Cyatholipidae.

 

Diagnosis

Cyatholipids are araneoids that differ from all other spiders by the presence of a broad, slit-like posterior respiratory spiracle that is situated mid-way between the spinnerets and the epigastric fold.

 

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
15-Oct-2020 20-Jun-2012 MODIFIED
12-Feb-2010 (import)