Cynorta
Koch, 1839
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1Cynorta is a of harvestmen (Opiliones) in the Cosmetidae, Cynortinae. It was first described by Carl Ludwig Koch in 1839. The type is Cynorta conspersa. The genus is currently considered poorly defined, with species from disparate regions included without demonstrated shared ancestry.
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How to pronounce Cynorta: /sɪˈnɔːrta/
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Distribution
Brazil, Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, French Guiana, and Suriname. The includes from multiple regions, though the taxonomic validity of this grouping is uncertain.
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Taxonomic uncertainty
The is poorly defined and may represent a polyphyletic . Multiple from different regions have been assigned to Cynorta without support for shared ancestry.
Subfamily placement
Sources differ on placement: Wikipedia (harvestmen) lists Cosmetinae, while the Catalogue of Life and authority recognize Cynortinae.