New West Indian Spiders by Nathan Banks

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Author Banks, Nathan, 1868-1953
Contributor Leng, Charles W. (Charles William), 1859-1941
Contributor Lutz, Frank Eugene, 1879-1943
Title New West Indian Spiders
Bulletin of the AMNH, Vol. XXXIII, Art. XLI, pp. 639-642
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Summary "New West Indian Spiders" by Nathan Banks is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work details the identification and description of several new spider species discovered in the West Indies, specifically in Cuba and Puerto Rico. The focus of the book is on the morphological characteristics of these arachnids, providing essential information for entomologists and arachnologists studying the biodiversity in this region. In the text, Banks presents various new spider species, accompanied by detailed descriptions of their physical attributes, including cephalothorax color, leg structure, and distinctive markings. Each species is introduced with its scientific name and location of discovery, along with measurements of different body parts. For instance, the descriptions of species such as "Mecoloesthus signatus" and "Callilepsis grisea" showcase their unique features like coloration, body length, and eye arrangement, contributing to a richer understanding of West Indian biodiversity. Overall, this publication serves as a vital resource for researchers in the field of natural history, aiming to expand knowledge on the spider fauna of the Caribbean islands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QH: Science: Natural history
Subject Spiders -- Cuba -- Classification
Subject Spiders -- Puerto Rico -- Classification
Subject Arachnida -- Cuba -- Classification
Subject Arachnida -- Puerto Rico -- Classification
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EBook-No. 33650
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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