G. cancriformis G. elipsoides Scientific classification or biological classification is how biologists group and categorize extinct and living species of organisms (as opposed to folk taxonomy). ... Phyla Subregnum Parazoa Porifera (sponges) Subregnum Agnotozoa Placozoa (trichoplax) Orthonectida (orthonectids) Rhombozoa (dicyemids) Subregnum Eumetazoa Radiata (unranked) (radial symmetry) Ctenophora (comb jellies) Cnidaria (coral, jellyfish, anemones) Bilateria (unranked) (bilateral symmetry) Acoelomorpha (basal) Myxozoa (slime animals) Superphylum Deuterostomia (blastopore becomes anus) Chordata (vertebrates, etc. ... Subphyla and Classes Subphylum Trilobitomorpha Trilobita - trilobites (extinct) Subphylum Chelicerata Arachnida - spiders,scorpions, etc. ... Orders Acarina Amblypygi Araneae Opiliones Palpigradi Pseudoscorpionida Ricinulei Schizomida Scorpiones Solifugae Uropygi The arachnids, Arachnida, are a class of invertebrate animals in the subphylum Chelicerata. ... For other uses, see Spider (disambiguation). ... Genera many, see text The orb-weaver spiders (family Araneidae) are the familiar builders of spiral wheel-shaped webs often found in gardens, fields and forests. ... Carl Jakob Sundevall (1801 - 1875) was a Swedish zoologist. ... 1833 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...
The spiny orb-weavers (genus Gasteracantha) are a type of spider. They are also commonly called Spinybacked orb-weavers, due to the prominent spines on their abdomen. Diversity 111 families, 40,000 species Suborders Mesothelae Mygalomorphae Araneomorphae See Table of Families Wikispecies has information related to: Spiders A South-American Argiope Spiders are predatory invertebrate animals with two body segments, eight legs, no chewing mouth parts and no wings. ... The abdomen is a part of the body. ...
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Spinybacked orb weaver - topside (Gasteracantha cancriformis) Image File history File links Download high resolution version (906x621, 97 KB)Photo taken by User:Flex of the Spinyback orb weaver. ...
Spinybacked orb weaver - underside (Gasteracantha cancriformis) Image File history File links Photo taken by User:Flex of the Spinyback orb weaver. ...
Spinybacked orb weaver (Gastercantha cancriformis) from Austin, Texas Flag Seal Nickname: Live Music Capital of the World Location Location in the state of Texas Coordinates: Government County Travis County Mayor Will Wynn Geographical characteristics Area 669. ...
G. cf. remifera
External links
World Spider Catalog
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