Duripelta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Duripelta |
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| Duripelta sp., male | |
Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Orsolobidae |
| Genus: | Duripelta Forster, 1956 |
| Type species | |
| D. borealis Forster, 1956
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Duripelta is a special group, or genus, of small spiders. These spiders are found only in New Zealand. They belong to a larger spider family called Orsolobidae. Duripelta spiders are also known as "araneomorph" spiders, which means they are part of the most common type of spiders. The first Duripelta spider was officially described by a scientist named Raymond Robert Forster in 1956.
About Duripelta Spiders
Duripelta spiders are a unique group of spiders. They are part of the Orsolobidae family, which includes many small spiders. These spiders are "araneomorphs," meaning they are true spiders. Their fangs move sideways, like pincers, which is a common feature among most spiders.
Where Do Duripelta Spiders Live?
All known Duripelta spiders live only in New Zealand. As of 2019, scientists have identified seventeen different kinds, or species, of Duripelta spiders. Each of these species lives in specific areas within New Zealand.
Who Discovered Duripelta?
The first Duripelta spider was described by Raymond Robert Forster in 1956. He was a very important scientist who studied spiders. The Duripelta borealis is considered the "type species" for this group. This means it's the main example that helps scientists understand what makes a spider a Duripelta.
