Raveniolayangren sp. n., a new troglobiontic spider from Hunan, China (Araneae, Nemesiidae).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Troglomorphism is rare known in Mygalomorphae. Only three troglomorphic mygalomorphs have been recorded in China: Raveniolabeelzebub Lin & Li, 2020, R.lamia Yu & Zhang, 2021 and Sinopesagollum Lin & Li, 2021.

New information

A new troglobiontic species of the genus Raveniola is described from China: R.yangren sp. n. (female) from Hunan. Photos and morphological description of the new species are given.This new species has elongated appendages and degenerated eyes in order to adapt to the cave environment. It can be distinguished by the stubby, unbranched spermathecae from other Raveniola.

SUBMITTER: Lin YJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9848455 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature