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Theridion strepitus

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Theridion strepitus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Theridiidae
Genus: Theridion
Species:
T. strepitus
Binomial name
Theridion strepitus
Peck & Shear, 1987

Theridion strepitus is a blind cave spider found only on the Galapagos Islands. It is in the family Theridiidae and does not have eyes.

References

  • Peck, S.B. & Shear, W.A. (1987). A new eyeless, stridulating Theridion spider from caves in the Galapagos Islands (Araneae, Theridiidae). Can. Entomol. 119:881-885.