Identifying juveniles of similar spider species (Araneae)
A technique using tarsal claw characteristics was developed and used to separate juveniles of similar spider species. Differences in shape, number and arrangement of teeth on claws were useful in distinguishing the early instar of two species pairs as well as damaged specimens of a number of additio...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Entomological news 1988-01, Vol.99 (1), p.33-36 |
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Zusammenfassung: | A technique using tarsal claw characteristics was developed and used to separate juveniles of similar spider species. Differences in shape, number and arrangement of teeth on claws were useful in distinguishing the early instar of two species pairs as well as damaged specimens of a number of additional species. The ability to separate juveniles allows for a more complete study of each population. |
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ISSN: | 0013-872X 2162-3236 |