Buemarinoidae
Karaman, 2019
Buemarinoid Harvestmen
Buemarinoidae is a small of (: Laniatores) comprising approximately six and six described . The family belongs to the superfamily Triaenonychoidea, which contains over 440 species across four families. Buemarinoidae is considered an ancient, relictual lineage with a disjunct global distribution and a high of genera, suggesting significant historical extinction events.
Pronunciation
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Identification
Buemarinoidae can be distinguished from other Triaenonychoidea primarily through genital , which serves as a critical diagnostic character for the group. External morphology is notably conserved within the superfamily, making superficial characters unreliable for identification.
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Habitat
Members occupy scattered isolated refugia, including tropical environments of the Southern Hemisphere and hypogean (subterranean) of the Northern Hemisphere.
Distribution
Disjunct distribution across France, Italy (Sardinia), Madagascar, USA (North Carolina, Tennessee), Spain, and Australia (New South Wales). The Australian record represents a significant range extension for the .
Similar Taxa
- Other Triaenonychoidea familiesSimilar external ; distinguished by genital characters