gnaphosid
spider
Also known as: Drassodidae, Gnaphosidae
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classification
- In spider: Annotated classification
Family Gnaphosidae More than 2,000 common and widespread species. Anterior (lateral) spinnerets cylindrical and separated; posterior median eyes often oval and diagonal; nocturnal hunters. Family Sparassidae or Heteropodidae (huntsman spiders, tarantulas in Australia) Found in most tropical regions. Eyes in 2 rows; legs extended
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