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Biosystematics of two new species of unusually coloured Australian mygalomorph spiders, Arbanitis (Araneae: Idiopidae), from south-western Australia
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Copyright Year | 2000 |
| Abstract | Two new unusual mygalomorph species, Arbanitis mcmillani and Arbanitis ballidu, are described from south-western Australia. In both species the integument of the carapace is white with an enamel-like sheen. The white colouring is derived presumably from pigment (possibly guanine) deposits in the cuticle. It is postulated that this unusual colour pattern of white contrasting with dark brown appendages and abdomen may render the spiders cryptic against a background habitat of litter on white or yellow sand. |
| Starting Page | 93 |
| Ending Page | 97 |
| Page Count | 5 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| Volume Number | 83 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://www.rswa.org.au/publications/Journal/83(2)/83(2)yorkmain.pdf |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |