Aliatypus coylei

Hedin & Carlson, 2011

Aliatypus coylei is a of folding trapdoor spider in the Antrodiaetidae, described in 2011 by Hedin and Carlson. The species belongs to a of mygalomorph spiders known for constructing silk-lined burrows with hinged, camouflaged trapdoors. Like other members of its family, it is presumed to be a sit-and-wait that detects prey vibrations through sensory structures. The species is known from the United States, though specific details of its remain limited in published literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aliatypus coylei: /ˌæliˈætɪpəs ˈkɔɪli/

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Distribution

United States

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