Sclerosomatidae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sclerosomatidae: //ˌsklɛɹoʊsoʊˈmætəˌdiː//

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Summary

The Sclerosomatidae are a family of harvestmen comprising about 1,300 known species. The name derives from the Ancient Greek words for 'hard body.' A former subfamily has been recently reclassified as the new family Globipedidae.

Physical Characteristics

Pedipalps end with a small, toothed claw on the tarsus; dorsal surface tends to be unornamented; body not especially sclerotized.

Distribution

Throughout the USA and Canada

Tags

• Sclerosomatidae
• harvestmen
• Arachnida
• Opiliones
• Eupnoi