Deinopidae
Jonathan Coddington
References
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Coddington, J.A. 1986. Orb webs in 'non orb weaving' ogre faced spiders (Araneae: Dinopidae): a question of genealogy. Cladistics 2:53-67.
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Title Illustrations
| Scientific Name | Deinopis spinosus |
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| Location | Gainesville, Florida |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Identified By | Jonathan Coddington |
| Sex | Female |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
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| Scientific Name | Deinopidae |
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| Location | Gainesville, Florida |
| Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
| Sex | Female |
| Life Cycle Stage | adult |
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