Evolution of genital asymmetry, exaggerated eye stalks, and extreme palpal elongation in Panjange spiders (Araneae: Pholcidae)
We describe several new species of the previously monotypic <em>Panjange lanthana </em>species group from the Philippines and document their extraordinary morphology. Some species show strong male genital asymmetry, a phenomenon that seems to be exceedingly rare in spiders. Males of most...
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Language: | English |
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Consortium of European Natural History Museums
2015-12-01
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Series: | European Journal of Taxonomy |
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Online Access: | http://www.europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/view/291 |