Orodrassus canadensis
Platnick & Shadab, 1975
Orodrassus canadensis is a ground spider in the Gnaphosidae, first described by Platnick & Shadab in 1975. It is a small to medium-sized spider native to North America, with documented records in Canada and the United States. As a member of the ground spider family, it is likely adapted to terrestrial hunting rather than web-building. The remains poorly known biologically, with limited published information on its and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Orodrassus canadensis: /ˌoʊrəˈdræsəs ˌkænəˈdɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Canada and the United States. Specific Canadian provincial records include Alberta and British Columbia.
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Taxonomic note
The Orodrassus is part of the diverse ground spider Gnaphosidae, which contains over 2,000 described worldwide. The family is characterized by cylindrical and typically ground-dwelling habits.