Odiellus spinosus
| Odiellus spinosus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Opiliones |
| Family: | Phalangiidae |
| Genus: | Odiellus |
| Species: | O. spinosus
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| Binomial name | |
| Odiellus spinosus | |
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Odiellus spinosus is a species of harvestmen in the family Phalangiidae.
Description
Odiellus spinosus can reach a body length of 6.5–8 millimetres (0.26–0.31 in) in males, of 7–11 millimetres (0.28–0.43 in) in females.[2] This harvestmen shows three large, almost flat spines (hence the species name) in front of the eyes and a black-edged saddle on the back. Moreover the abdomen is distinctly flattened, with some rows of brown spots across each tergite.[2][3]
Biology
Adults can be found from June and until December.[2]
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