Terralonus fraternus
(Banks, 1932)
Terralonus fraternus is a jumping spider (Salticidae) described by Banks in 1932. It has been studied in north central Kansas for the effect of slope orientation on its reproductive success. The inhabits sloped terrain where microclimate differences between north-facing and south-facing slopes influence reproductive output.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Terralonus fraternus: /tɛ.raˈloː.nʊs fraˈtɛr.nʊs/
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Habitat
Sloped terrain in north central Kansas, specifically on north-facing and south-facing slopes. The occupies slopes with differing microclimatic conditions.
Distribution
Recorded from north central Kansas, USA. The is present in North America with confirmed occurrence in the United States.
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Research note
The only available ecological study on this examined slope orientation effects on . Full text was not accessible for detailed extraction of morphological or behavioral data.