Zabkattus trapeziformis, Zhang & Maddison, 2012
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6C5A73BD-5322-4D44-BD4A-04886A4911A3 |
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lsid:zoobank.org:pub:6C5A73BD-5322-4D44-BD4A-04886A4911A3 |
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5257574 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03DF6A5B-8376-CF1B-6793-2CA2FC24C757 |
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Felipe |
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Zabkattus trapeziformis |
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sp. nov. |
Zabkattus trapeziformis View in CoL sp. nov.
Figs 331–335
Type material. Holotype: female, PAPUA NEW GUINEA: Central Province : Varirata National Park, 9.436° S, 147.364° E, elev. 740 m a.s.l., 4 August 2008, coll. W. Maddison, A. Kore & J. Kore, WPM#08-029 ( UBC-SEM AR00119 ). GoogleMaps
Etymology. The specific epithet refers to the trapezoid-shaped median septum of the epigynum.
Diagnosis. This species differs from Zabkattus brevis by the median septum, which is continuous with the anterior margin of the window ( Fig. 334), the long and convoluted copulatory duct ( Fig. 335), and the presence of small accessory gland near the beginning of copulatory duct ( Fig. 335).
Description. Female (holotype, UBC-SEM AR00119). Carapace length 1.5; abdomen length 1.5. Chelicera: red brown. Tibia of first leg with three pairs of ventral macrosetae; metatarsus with two pairs. Measurements of legs: I 3.2, II 2.6, III 3.1, IV 3.1. Epigynum ( Figs 334–335): median septum continuous with the anterior edge of the window, with posterior end wider than anterior end. Copulatory duct long and convoluted, with an accessary gland near the beginning; spermatheca small and oval. Color in alcohol ( Fig. 333): carapace dark brown, covered with many white and a few orange scales; abdomen grayish brown, scattered with light yellow dots; legs grayish brown, with some yellowish markings.
Natural history. Specimens were found on leaf litter in forest.
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