Gea
C. L. Koch, 1843
Gea is a of -weaving in the Araneidae, established by C. L. Koch in 1843. These spiders are known for constructing spiral wheel-shaped webs typical of the family. The genus is distributed in North America, with records from the United States including Vermont. Gea exhibit the characteristic features of araneid spiders, including eight , for production, and specialized leg for web-building and capture.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Gea: /ˈdʒiːə/
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States, including Vermont.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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