Marinarozelotes barbatus
(L. Koch, 1866)
A ground-dwelling spider in the Gnaphosidae, first described by L. Koch in 1866. The first cytogenetic analysis of this species was conducted on specimens from Turkey, revealing a number of 2n♂=22 with an X1X20 system. All chromosomes are telocentric, with X1 being the largest and X2 the smallest chromosome in the karyotype. Sex chromosomes exhibit positive heteropycnosis during prophase I of . The species has a broad native distribution across the Mediterranean to Caucasus region and has been introduced to the USA.
Pronunciation
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Habitat
Specimens have been collected from various across Turkey, though specific habitat preferences are not documented in available sources. As a member of Gnaphosidae, it is presumed to be ground-dwelling.
Distribution
Native to the Mediterranean region through the Caucasus; introduced to the USA.