Selenogyrinae
| Selenogyrinae | |
|---|---|
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| Annandaliella travancorica | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Suborder: | Mygalomorphae |
| Family: | Theraphosidae |
| Subfamily: | Selenogyrinae |
| Genera | |
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The Selenogyrinae is a subfamily of tarantulas. They are found in Africa and Asia.[1]
Characteristics
The Selenogyrinae are characterized by a unique stridulating organ. This organ is situated between the chelicerae and consists of two very similar rows of hair. In Annandaliella this is reduced.[2]
Generae
- Annandaliella, Hirst 1909
- Euphrictus, Hirst 1908
- Selenogyrus, Pocock 1897
References
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