Cladolasma ailaoshan

Cladolasma ailaoshan
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Opiliones
Family: Nemastomatidae
Genus: Cladolasma
Species: C. ailaoshan
Binomial name
Cladolasma ailaoshan
Zhang, Zhao & Zhang, 2018

Cladolasma ailaoshan, is a species of harvestmen belonging to the family Nemastomatidae. It is endemic to China.[1]

Etymology

The specific name ailaoshan is due to type locality of the species, Ailaoshan National Natural Reserve.[1]

Description

Female much larger than male. Total length including hood and posterior tubercles is 2.80. Coloration similar. Entire body strongly sclerotized. Surface is covered with a network of interconnected anvil-shaped tubercles. Arched hood elevated above dorsal surface. Coxae with dense wart-bearing setae found on venter. Fingers of chelicerae short. Penis slender and lanceolate. Ovipositor of female is short and unsegmented.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Cladolasma ailaoshan, a new species of the genus Cladolasma Suzuki, 1963 from China". Zookeys. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
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