Aptostichus miwok

Bond, 2008

Miwok Trapdoor Spider

Aptostichus miwok is a trapdoor in the Euctenizidae, described by arachnologist Jason Bond in 2008. The species name honors the Coast Miwok people, inhabitants of coastal California from the Golden Gate northward. Like other Aptostichus species, it constructs -lined burrows with wafer-like trapdoor lids. The species belongs to a that has received notable attention for species named after celebrities and public figures.

Aptostichus miwok male female by Jason Bond, Auburn University. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

Aptostichus miwok anatomy male female by Jason Bond, Auburn University. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Aptostichus miwok: /ˌæp.təˈstɪ.kəs ˈmiː.wɒk/

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Distribution

Coastal areas of California, specifically from the Golden Gate northward, corresponding to the historical range of the Coast Miwok people.

Human Relevance

Named in honor of the Coast Miwok Indian tribe, recognizing their historical presence in coastal California prior to European settlement. The is part of a notable naming tradition by Jason Bond, who has named other Aptostichus species after public figures including Angelina Jolie and Stephen Colbert.

Similar Taxa

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