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Heptathela

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iHeptathela
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Suborder: Mesothelae
Family: Liphistiidae
Genus: Heptathela
Kishida, 1923
Species

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Heptathela is a genus of spiders that includes the Kimura-gumo. They are primitive trapdoor spiders and are found in Japan, China, and Southeast Asia.

[edit] Etymology

Greek hepta "seven", referring to the number of spinneret glands.

[edit] Species

[edit] References

  • Ono, H. Spiders of the genus Heptathela (Araneae, Liphistiidae) from Vietnam, with notes on their natural history. J. Arachnol. 27: 37-43.PDF
  • World Spider Catalog - listing all Liphistidae genera, including species of Heptathelafr:Heptathela


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