Leiobunum uxorium
Crosby & Bishop, 1924
Leiobunum uxorium is a in the Sclerosomatidae, described by Crosby and Bishop in 1924. It occurs in North America. As with other members of the Leiobunum, it possesses the characteristic long, slender legs typical of long-legged harvestmen (Palpatores). The species is part of a taxonomically challenging genus where precise identification often requires examination of subtle morphological features.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Leiobunum uxorium: /ˌliːoʊˈbuːnəm ʌkˈsɔːriəm/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details within this region are not well documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Leiobunum vittatumBoth are North Leiobunum with long legs and similar overall body plan. L. vittatum is described as having a dark stripe, pointed , and very long with dorsally extended 'knees' above the ; distinguishing features from L. uxorium require detailed morphological comparison.
- Leiobunum crassipalpeClose relative with overlapping range in southern Missouri, northern Arkansas, and eastern Oklahoma. Separation from L. uxorium depends on subtle differences in structure and other fine morphological characters.