Cybaeidae - Neocryphoeca sp. #2 - undescribed species
Family Cybaeidae
Neocryphoeca sp. #2 Size: 3.10 mm (male); 2.84 mm (female) Group Guild Status Troglobiont Predator Uncommon This undescribed spider is less morphologically adapted than Neocryphoeca sp. #1, having minor elements of pigmentation, less limb attenuation, and remnants of eye structure visible. It is however, a totally troglobiotic species, and may be endemic to Kartchner Caverns. The species is more widespread and abundant in the cave than Neocryphoeca sp. #1. |
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