Metasiro
Juberthie, 1960
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1- Metasiro sassafrasensis(mite harvestman)
Metasiro is a of mite harvestmen (Cyphophthalmi) in the Neogoveidae, established by Juberthie in 1960. The genus contains three described : M. americanus, M. sassafrasensis, and M. savannahensis. These small arachnids are part of the ancient suborder Cyphophthalmi, which represents the most basal lineage of harvestmen. Species in this genus have been documented from eastern North America.
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How to pronounce Metasiro: /mɛtɑˈsiːroʊ/
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Distribution
Eastern North America. Metasiro americanus occurs in the southeastern United States, while M. sassafrasensis and M. savannahensis are known from South Carolina.
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Taxonomic history
The was erected by Juberthie in 1960. Two , M. sassafrasensis and M. savannahensis, were described by Clouse & Wheeler in 2014 from specimens collected in South Carolina.