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First record of the tetrablemmid armoured spiders (Araneae, Tetrablemmidae) from Xizang, China, with description of a new species

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The spider genus Choiroblemma Bourne, 1980 of the family Tetrablemmidae currently contains two species, C. bengalense Bourne, 1980 and C. rhinoxunum Bourne, 1980. Both species are known from West Bengal, India. A new species of Choiroblemma is described from Xizang, China, Choiroblemma metok sp. nov. (♂♀). Morphological descriptions, photomicroscopy images of the new species and a distribution map of Choiroblemma species are given.

Source: Biodiversity Data Journal

DOI: 10.3897/bdj.12.e143503

Authors: Yang Zhou, Xiaoqing Zhang, Yanfeng Tong

Institution: Shenyang Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $485

Funder: Hebei University