Theromaster
Briggs, 1969
armoured harvestmen
Theromaster is a of armoured () established by Briggs in 1969. The genus contains at least two described : Theromaster archeri and Theromaster brunneus. Members of this genus are found in the eastern United States. Theromaster belongs to the Cladonychiidae, though some sources historically placed it in Travuniidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Theromaster: /ˌθɛroʊˈmæstər/
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Identification
Theromaster are distinguished from other by features associated with their in the Cladonychiidae, which includes armoured harvestmen with characteristic body ornamentation. Specific diagnostic traits for the are not well documented in available sources.
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Habitat
Found in the eastern United States. Specific microhabitat preferences are not well documented.
Distribution
Eastern United States.
Misconceptions
Some sources, including older Wikipedia entries, list Theromaster in the Travuniidae rather than Cladonychiidae. Current taxonomic consensus places the in Cladonychiidae.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by Briggs in 1969. The placement has been subject to revision, with Travuniidae and Cladonychiidae both used in literature.