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Gnaphosa modestior (a spider species)

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Author of the description
Cserna Gécsa Bence

Gnaphosa modestior

Country: Animalia (Animals)

Phylum: Artrophoda (arthropods)

Class: Arachnida

Order: Araneae (Spiders)

Family: Gnaphosidae

Genus: Gnaphosa



Distribution:


Open-habitat-related (mostly swamp, marsh, desert), but can also be found under stones. The open-habitat species are dominant in disturbed urban and suburban areas, whereas the habitat of the bond is stronger than the effects caused by interference.
The open-habitat species richness positively correlated with the soil and air temperatures, it shows a sensitivity to temperature changes, as the preference for warmer spots.

Appearance:

Dark colors, brown or black. Strong fur covered. Eyes arranged in two rows, their spinners are cylindrical.

Lifestyle:


They are living nightlife and that is when they hunt.

Source of description

http://xespok.net/arthropoda/main.php/v/Arachnida/Araneae/Gnaphosidae/Gnaphosa/
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