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A new species and genus of oonopid spiders (Araneae, Oonopidae) from Ukraine

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: The new genus and species Spinestis nikita, gen. n., sp. n. from the Crimea, Ukraine is described from both sexes. The new genus resembles Tapinesthis and Megaoonops. The type species of these genera are illustrated. The conformation of the male palp and endogyna in Oonopidae are briefly discussed. The relationships of Spinestis, gen. n., Megaoonops, Oonopinus, Oonops and Tapinesthis are discussed.

Source: ZooKeys

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.24.278

Authors: Michael Saaristo, Yuri Marusik

Institutions: University of Turku, Institute of Biological Problems of the North

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: $754

Funder: Russian Foundation for Basic Research