The taxonomy, systematics and ecology of jumping spiders (Araneae: Salticidae) inhabiting the South Island rocky alpine zone : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science at Lincoln University

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The taxonomy, systematics and ecology of jumping spiders (Araneae: Salticidae) inhabiting the South Island rocky alpine zone : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science at Lincoln University

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The salticid (jumping) spider family is among the most heavily researched groups of invertebrates globally. Nevertheless, in Aotearoa New Zealand the vast majority of species have never been studied. While it is estimated there are approximately 200 endemic salticids found across the country, only around 50 have been described, and fewer than 10 are reliably identifiable. Of those inhabiting the alpine zone, none can be identified to genus or species, although it is widely recognised that the...

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Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2023

Creator

Long, Robin

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https://hdl.handle.net/10182/16332

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Salticidae / jumping spider / New Zealand / South Island / rock habitat / taxonomy / systematics / new genus / new species / molecular phylogenetics / cytochrome c oxidase subunit I / actin 5C / natural history / intraspecies behaviour / courtship / spiders / alpine species / Invertebrate biology / Gene mapping / Ecosystem function

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