Hypodrassodes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hypodrassodes |
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| Hypodrassodes maoricus | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Gnaphosidae |
| Genus: | Hypodrassodes Dalmas, 1919 |
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| H. maoricus (Dalmas, 1917)
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Hypodrassodes is a group of spiders, also known as a genus, found in the South Pacific region. These spiders are often called "ground spiders" because they belong to a family named Gnaphosidae. A scientist named R. de Dalmas first described this group in 1919.
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Discovering Hypodrassodes Spiders
The Hypodrassodes genus includes several different kinds of spiders. These spiders are known for living on the ground. They are part of a larger family called Gnaphosidae, which are common ground-dwelling spiders.
Where Do Hypodrassodes Spiders Live?
Most Hypodrassodes spiders are found in the South Pacific. Many species live in New Zealand, while others are found in places like Australia and New Caledonia. This shows they are spread out across different islands.
How Many Types of Hypodrassodes Spiders Are There?
As of 2019, there are eleven known species within the Hypodrassodes genus. Each species is a unique type of spider. Scientists continue to study them to learn more.
Meet the Species
Here are the different species of Hypodrassodes spiders and where they are found:
- Hypodrassodes apicus Forster, 1979 – Found in New Zealand.
- Hypodrassodes asbolodes (Rainbow & Pulleine, 1920) – Found in Australia, specifically on Lord Howe Island.
- Hypodrassodes canacus Berland, 1924 – Found in New Caledonia.
- Hypodrassodes cockerelli Berland, 1932 – Found in New Caledonia.
- Hypodrassodes courti Forster, 1979 – Found in New Zealand.
- Hypodrassodes crassus Forster, 1979 – Found in New Zealand.
- Hypodrassodes dalmasi Forster, 1979 – Found in New Zealand.
- Hypodrassodes ignambensis Berland, 1924 – Found in New Caledonia.
- Hypodrassodes insulanus Forster, 1979 – Found in New Zealand.
- Hypodrassodes isopus Forster, 1979 – Found in New Zealand.
- Hypodrassodes maoricus (Dalmas, 1917) – This is the type species for the genus. It means it's the main example that helps define the whole group. It is found in New Zealand.
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