On the pseudoscorpion-mimicking spider Cheliferoides (Araneae:Salticidae)

The male of Cheliferoides segmentatus F. O. P.-Cambridge is redescribed and the female is described for the first time; Cambridge's hypothesis that these spiders mimic pseudoscorpions is supported by the discovery of specimens living with chernetids.

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Published in:	Journal of the New York Entomological Society Vol. 92; no. 2; pp. 169 - 173
Main Author:	Platnick, N.I
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Lawrence, KS Allen Press 01-01-1984
Subjects:	Abdomen animal taxonomy Arachnida arthropods Biological and medical sciences Entomology Femur Fringe Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Holotypes Invertebrates Legs Palps Patella Salticidae Spiders Systematics. Geographical distribution Tibia Araneida Arachnida Diagnosis Invertebrata Taxonomy Arthropoda
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Summary:	The male of Cheliferoides segmentatus F. O. P.-Cambridge is redescribed and the female is described for the first time; Cambridge's hypothesis that these spiders mimic pseudoscorpions is supported by the discovery of specimens living with chernetids.
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ISSN:	0028-7199 1937-2361