Review of the genus Plistobunus with description of a new species from Hainan Island, China
Author Information
Author(s): Lian Wei-Guang, Zhang Chao, Zhang Feng
Primary Institution: Department of Laboratory Animal Science, Hebei Medical University; Key Lab of Laboratory Animal Science of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
Hypothesis
The study aims to redescribe the genus Plistobunus and describe a new species from Hainan Island.
Conclusion
A new species of Plistobunus, named Plistobunus columnarius, has been described and illustrated based on specimens collected in Hainan Island.
Supporting Evidence
- The new species is diagnosed by having a row of 12 setiferous tubercles on the anterior margin of the carapace.
- The male pedipalpus has 13 setiferous tubercles ventrally.
- The study includes a redescription of the type species Plistobunus rapax based on type material.
Takeaway
Scientists found a new type of spider called Plistobunus columnarius in China, which has some unique features compared to other spiders.
Methodology
Taxonomic methods were used to examine and describe the type materials of Plistobunus from the British Museum and new specimens from Hainan.
Limitations
The study is limited by the incomplete state of the type specimen of Plistobunus rapax, which is missing legs and the penis.
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