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Family DICTYNIDAE O.P.-Cambridge, 1871

Introduction

The Dictynidae in Australia are relatively rare, small cribellate spiders that build webs in low vegetation.

 

Diagnosis

One of the least modified of all cribellate spiders with 3 claws, 8 eyes in two weakly curved rows and calamistrum (females) reduced to a few hairs; their narrow head region and the bowed chelicerae of males are characteristic.

 

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)