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Ornithoctoninae
Ornithoctoninae is a subfamily of tarantulas found in Southeast Asia. It was first erected in 1895 by Reginald Innes Pocock based on the type specimen ''Ornithoctonus andersoni''. The Ornithoctoninae comprise a theraphosid subfamily, which is widely distributed in Asia from Myanmar to South China in the north and as far as to Halmahera in the Indonesian archipelago in the south, and in all the ranges in between. Most species in the subfamily live fossorially in burrows, though several species live arboreally. They are known as defensive spiders; when disturbed, they quickly retreat into their burrows or dig themselves into the soil. When neither is a possibility, they assume a defensive posture. When provoked, they strike the aggressor repeatedly with the anterior legs; if the aggressor does not retreat, these spiders have been known to bite. Though not deadly, the effects of the venom can be very unpleasant, including pain, swelling, and arthritis-like stiffness in the joints ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarantula
Tarantulas comprise a group of large and often hairy spiders of the family Theraphosidae. , 1,100 species have been identified, with 166 genera. The term "tarantula" is usually used to describe members of the family Theraphosidae, although many other members of the same infraorder ( Mygalomorphae) are commonly referred to as "tarantulas" or "false tarantulas". Some of the more common species have become popular in the exotic pet trade. Many New World species kept as pets have setae known as urticating hairs that can cause irritation to the skin, and in extreme cases, cause damage to the eyes. Overview Like all arthropods, the tarantula is an invertebrate that relies on an exoskeleton for muscular support.Pomeroy, R. (2014, February 4). Pub. Real Clear Science, "Spiders, and Their Amazing Hydraulic Legs and Genitalia". Retrieved October 13, 2019, from https://www.realclearscience.com/blog/2013/02/spiders-their-amazing-hydraulic-legs-and-genitals.html. Like other Arachni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lampropelma
''Lampropelma'' is a genus of Indonesian tarantulas that was first described by Eugène Louis Simon in 1892. it contains two species, found in Indonesia. Diagnosis They can be distinguished from ''Phormingochilus'' and '' Omothymus'' though to the apical swelling of the embolus, which then narrows to a point in the apex. Furthermore their distribution can be used as an identifying factor, as they are only found in Indonesia. Species , this genus owns two species, both being found in Indonesia. * ''Lampropelma carpenteri'' (Smith & Jacobi, 2015) ''-'' Borneo, Indonesia * '' Lampropelma nigerrimum'' Simon, 1892 - Indonesia In synonymy * ''Lampropelma kirki'' (Smith & Jacobi, 2015) = ''Lampropelma carpenteri'' Transferred to other genera * ''Lampropelma nigerrimum arboricola'' Schmidt & Barensteiner, 2015 → ''Phormingochilus arboricola'' * ''Lampropelma violaceopes'' Abraham, 1924 → '' Omothymus violaceopes'' See also * List of Theraphosidae species This page l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phormingochilus
''Phormingochilus'' is a genus of Borneo, Bornean Theraphosidae, tarantulas that was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1895. They are occasionally kept as exotic pets, and are known for moving in bursts of speed and being defensive when cornered. Diagnosis They can be distinguished by the round apex of the male palpal bulb, they can also be distinguished by the size of leg 1 and 4 in females. Further more, they can only be found in Borneo. Species it contains four species, found on Borneo: *''Phormingochilus arboricola'' (Günter Schmidt (arachnologist), Schmidt & Barensteiner, 2015) – Borneo *''Phormingochilus everetti'' Pocock, 1895 (Type_species, type) – Borneo *''Phormingochilus pennellhewlettorum'' Smith & Jacobi, 2015 – Malaysia (Borneo) *''Phormingochilus tigrinus'' Pocock, 1895 – Borneo Formerly included: *''P. carpenteri'' Smith & Jacobi, 2015 → ''Lampropelma carpenteri'' *''P. fuchsi'' Strand, 1906 → ''Omothymus fuchsi'' *''P. kirki'' Smith & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omothymus
''Omothymus'' is a genus of spiders in the family Theraphosidae, found in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. Description This genus can be distinguished from others thanks to their reproductive organs. They can be distinguished from ''Phormingochilus'' by the pointed apex of the embolus. They can also be distinguished by the length of leg 1 and 4, and by their distribution, being found in Malaysia, Singapore and Sumatra, Indonesia. Species , the World Spider Catalog accepted the following species: * ''Omothymus fuchsi'' Strand, 1906 - Indonesia * '' Omothymus rafni'' Gabriel & Sherwood, 2019 - Indonesia * '' Omothymus schioedtei'' Thorell, 1891 (type species) - Malaysia * '' Omothymus violaceopes'' Abraham, 1924 - Malaysia and Singapore Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is an island country and city-state in Southeast Asia. The country's territory comprises one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet. It is about one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melognathus
''Melognathus'' is a monotypic genus of southeast Asian tarantulas containing the single species, ''Melognathus dromeus''. It was erected in 1917 for a holotype collected from a ship that visited southeast Asia. In 1985, the species was moved to ''Cyriopagopus'' because the autapomorphies were not considered significant enough to warrant a new genus. Opinions between biologists were split, some using the original name and some using ''Cyriopagopus''. In a 2019 report, Gabriel and Sherwood pointed out that in addition to the differences in pedipalp morphology, the holotype exhibits leg features that indicate an arboreal species, while species of ''Cyriopagopus'' are largely terrestrial. The ambiguous location of the holotype has left room for speculation, but the World Spider Catalog accepts this genus. See also * ''Cyriopagopus'' * ''Omothymus'' * List of Theraphosidae species This page lists all described genera and species of the spider family Theraphosidae. , the World Spi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haplopelma Huwenum
''Cyriopagopus schmidti'' is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae (tarantulas), found in China and Vietnam. It is one of a number of species known as "Chinese bird spider" and "Chinese earth tiger". ''Haplopelma huwenum'' was synonymized with this species in 2008. Spiders under this name and its synonyms have been shown to produce toxins called huwentoxins. Description ''Cyriopagopus schmidti'' resembles '' C. hainanus'', but can be distinguished by its dark yellow-brown body and the shorter length of the "thorns" on the forward-facing (prolateral) sides of the maxillae. The carapace (upper surface of the cephalothorax) is dark yellow-brown; the abdomen is similarly coloured, with black stripes running across it and a black stripe down the centre of the upper surface. The female has been described as one of the largest Asian spiders, and is said to be able to live up to 30 years. It is between 53 and 85 mm long (body plus chelicerae). The first leg is longe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boris Striffler
Boris may refer to: People * Boris (given name), a male given name * *List of people with given name Boris * Boris (surname) Arts and media * Boris (band), a Japanese experimental rock trio * ''Boris'' (EP), by Yezda Urfa, 1975 * "Boris" (song), by the Melvins, 1991 * ''Boris'' (TV series), a 2007–2010, 2022–present Italian comedy series * '' Boris: The Film'', a 2011 Italian film based on the TV series * '' Boris: The Rise of Boris Johnson'', a 2006 biography by Andrew Gimson Other uses * Boris (crater), a lunar crater * Hurricane Boris (other), several cyclones in the Eastern Pacific * Boris, a tribe of the Adi people See also * Borris (other) * Boris stones Boris Stones (, ; ), also called Dvina Stones (), are seven medieval Artifact (archaeology), artifacts erected along the bank of the Western Dvina between Polotsk and Drissa, Belarus. They probably predate Christianity in the area, but were insc ..., seven medieval artifacts in Belarus {{disa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poecilotheria Regalis
''Poecilotheria regalis'' is a species of arboreal tarantula and is found in parts of India. The common name for this spider is Indian ornamental tree spider, or simply Indian ornamental. It is one of the most popular arboreal tarantulas for amateur collectors. Their leg span sometimes exceeds 7 inches (18 cm). Name The name ''Poecilotheria'' is derived from Greek "poikilos" - spotted and "therion" - wild beast. Regalis refers to "royal". This whole genus of arboreal tarantulas exhibits an intricate fractal-like pattern on the abdomen. The spider's natural habitat is primarily Southeastern India. Behavior The behavior of ''P. regalis'' parallels that of many arboreal spiders. In the wild individuals live in holes in tall trees where they make asymmetric funnel webs. Their primary prey consists of various flying insects, which they seize in flight and paralyze. It is not unknown for the spiders of this genus to live communally when territory, i.e. the number of holes per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haplopelma Lividum
The cobalt blue tarantula or ''Cyriopagopus lividus'' is a species of tarantula which is in the family Theraphosidae which is native to Myanmar and over the border into Thailand. It was originally described as ''Haplopelma lividum''. Description The cobalt blue tarantula is a medium-sized tarantula with a leg span around . It is noted for its iridescent blue legs and light gray prosoma and opisthosoma, the latter of which may contain darker gray chevrons. Males and females look the same until the ultimate (final) molt of the males. At this point, the male exhibits sexual dimorphism in the form of a light tan or bronze coloration and legginess. Additionally, males gain a palpal bulb on the pedipalps and tibial apophyses (mating hooks). The female eventually becomes larger than the male and lives years longer. The cobalt blue tarantula is a fossorial A fossorial animal () is one that is adapted to digging and which lives primarily (but not solely) underground. Examples of fossor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haplopelma Hainanum
''Cyriopagopus hainanus'' is a species of spider in the family Theraphosidae (tarantulas), found in China. It is one of a number of species from China and Vietnam known as "Chinese bird spider". It produces a venom containing numerous compounds capable of blocking neurotransmitters, including neurotoxic peptides called hainantoxins. Description ''Cyriopagopus hainanus'' resembles '' C. schmidti'', but can be distinguished by its dark black-brown body and the longer "thorns" on the forward-facing (prolateral) side of the maxillae. The carapace (upper surface of the cephalothorax is black-brown, the sternum (under surface of the cephalothorax) is red-brown; and the abdomen is dark brown, with six black stripes running across it and a black stripe down the centre of the upper surface. The female is about 60 mm long (body plus chelicerae). The first leg is longest, at about 67 mm, the third being the shortest, at about 51 mm. The spermatheca is M-shaped. The male ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
