🦋 Identification Guide

How to Identify Triaenonychidae

6 species · Animalia · Order Opiliones

Triaenonychidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Opiliones, class Arachnida. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

The species is divided into three subspecies, which can be distinguished by morphological and geographic traits.
Males can also be distinguished by the characteristics of tubercles on the rear margin of the scutum (the unsegmented portion of the carapace) and the free tergites (the segmented rear area).
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Representative Triaenonychidae Species

Sorensenella prehensor Pocock, 1903

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Algidia chiltoni Roewer, 1931

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Triaenonychidae?

Triaenonychidae animals belong to the Opiliones order in the Animalia kingdom. The species is divided into three subspecies, which can be distinguished by morphological and geographic traits. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Triaenonychidae?

Triaenonychidae is classified in the order Opiliones, class Arachnida, phylum Arthropoda. Males can also be distinguished by the characteristics of tubercles on the rear margin of the scutum (the unsegmented portion of the carapace) and the free tergites (the segmented rear area).

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