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Wanniyala Agrabopath
''Wanniyala agrabopath'', is a species of spider of the genus ''Wanniyala''. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. The species was described with a male found from Agrabopath Forest, Agrapatana, hence the specific name. Description Male of species is differentiated by its counterpart species ''Wanniyala hakgala'' by epigynum without pointed projection, ochre-yellow carapace with wide blackish median band without lateral dark margins. Opisthosoma grey with black pattern dorsally and no patterns ventrally. Sternum and legs are pale ochre yellow in color. Female is much similar to male, but with an unmodified clypeus. Distribution Exclusively endemic to central hills of Sri Lanka, the species is found only from two localities in Ratnapura district. The type locality is from Agrapatana, and the other site is Horton Plains. See also * List of Pholcidae species This page lists all described genera and species of the spider family Pholcidae. , the World Spider Catalog accepts 1820 species i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spider
Spiders ( order Araneae) are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs, chelicerae with fangs generally able to inject venom, and spinnerets that extrude silk. They are the largest order of arachnids and rank seventh in total species diversity among all orders of organisms. Spiders are found worldwide on every continent except for Antarctica, and have become established in nearly every land habitat. , 50,356 spider species in 132 families have been recorded by taxonomists. However, there has been debate among scientists about how families should be classified, with over 20 different classifications proposed since 1900. Anatomically, spiders (as with all arachnids) differ from other arthropods in that the usual body segments are fused into two tagmata, the cephalothorax or prosoma, and the opisthosoma, or abdomen, and joined by a small, cylindrical pedicel, however, as there is currently neither paleontological nor embryological evidence that spiders ever had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wanniyala
''Wanniyala'' is a genus of cellar spiders native to Sri Lanka, first described by Huber & Benjamin in 2005. They have six eyes and four pair of legs and grow up to 2 mm in length. The abdomen is globular and males have a distinctive distal hinged sclerite on the procursus of genitalia. The name is derived from the Sri Lankans native to the island that the first spiders were found on- the ''Vedda people The Vedda ( si, වැද්දා , ta, வேடர் (''Vēḍar'')), or Wanniyalaeto, are a minority indigenous group of people in Sri Lanka who, among other sub-communities such as Coast Veddas, Anuradhapura Veddas and Bintenne Vedd ...''- and their surname ''Wanniyala-Aetto''. Species , it contains nine species: * '' Wanniyala agrabopath'' Huber & Benjamin, 2005 — Sri Lanka * '' Wanniyala hakgala'' Huber & Benjamin, 2005 — Sri Lanka * '' Wanniyala labugama'' Huber, 2019 — Sri Lanka * '' Wanniyala mapalena'' Huber, 2019 — Sri Lanka * '' Wanniyala mud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka (, ; si, ශ්රී ලංකා, Śrī Laṅkā, translit-std=ISO (); ta, இலங்கை, Ilaṅkai, translit-std=ISO ()), formerly known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and southeast of the Arabian Sea; it is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka shares a maritime border with India and Maldives. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is its legislative capital, and Colombo is its largest city and financial centre. Sri Lanka has a population of around 22 million (2020) and is a multinational state, home to diverse cultures, languages, and ethnicities. The Sinhalese are the majority of the nation's population. The Tamils, who are a large minority group, have also played an influential role in the island's history. Other long established groups include the Moors, the Burghers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agrapatana
Agrapatana is a village in the Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is located away from Talawakelle. Industry The town is surrounded by numerous tea estates (includinHolmwood Estate (Map) Sutton Division, Agra Uvah, Hauteville Estate and Glasgow Estate). The tea produced in Agrapatana is of high quality and typically demands a high price in the tea market. Population Majority of people living in this area are Tamils however there are Sinhalese and Muslim ethnic communities as well. The Tamil people living in Agrapatana have their origin in South Indian State, Tamil Nadu who were brought to be employed as tea workers by British during the Colonial period (1815-1947). Education Agrapatana Tamil Maha Vidyalayam and Sinhala Maha Vidyalaya are situated in the vicinity. See also *List of towns in Central Province, Sri Lanka Central Province is a province of Sri Lanka, containing the Kandy District, Matale District, and Nuwara Eliya District. The following ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wanniyala Hakgala
''Wanniyala hakgala'' is a species of spider of the genus ''Wanniyala''. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. The species was described with a male found from Hakgala area, hence the specific name. Description Male of species is differentiated by its counterpart species '' Wanniyala agrabopath'' by epigynum with pointed projection, ochre-yellow carapace with wide blackish median band with lateral dark margins. Opisthosoma grey with black pattern dorsally and dark patterns ventrally as well. Sternum is light brown in color, while legs are pale ochre-yellow. Female is much similar to male, but with an unmodified clypeus. Distribution Exclusively endemic to central hills of Sri Lanka, the species is found only from three localities around Nuwara Eliya district and Kandy district. The type locality is from Hakgala, and the two other sites are from Kumbukana and Nonawatte wet slope. See also * List of Pholcidae species This page lists all described genera and species of the spider family ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ratnapura District
Ratnapura ( Sinhala: රත්නපුර දිස්ත්රික්කය, Tamil: இரத்தினபுரம் மாவட்டம்) is a district of Sri Lanka in the Sabaragamuwa Province. The gem-mining centre of Sri Lanka is also a major crossroad between southern plains and the hill country to the east. A bustling market city servicing most of the surrounding towns. Many of the prominent gem dealers in Sri Lanka operate from this town. There is a route to Sri Pada from Ratnapura direction. Excursions include Sinharaja Forest Reserve and Udawalawe National Park. The surrounding area is a popular trekking destination and a good place for bird watching. Religion The majority of the population are Buddhists. Other religions include Hinduism, Islam and Christianity.Department of Census and StatisticThe Census of Population and Housing of Sri Lanka-2011/ref> Major cities * Ratnapura (Municipal Council) Large towns * Balangoda (Urban Council) * Embili ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horton Plains
Horton Plains National Park ( si, හෝර්ටන් තැන්න ජාතික උද්යානය, Hortan Thanna Jathika Udyanaya) is a national park in the central highlands of Sri Lanka that was designated in 1988. It is located at an elevation of and encompasses montane grassland and cloud forest. It is rich in biodiversity and many species found here are endemic to the region. It is also a popular tourist destination and is situated from Ohiya, from the world-famous Ohiya Gap/Dondra Watch and from Nuwara Eliya. The Horton Plains are the headwaters of three major Sri Lankan rivers, the Mahaweli, Kelani, and Walawe. In Sinhala the plains are known as Maha Eliya Plains (මහ එළිය තැන්න). Stone tools dating back to Balangoda culture have been found here. The plains' vegetation is grasslands interspersed with montane forest and includes many endemic woody plants. Large herds of Sri Lankan sambar deer feature as typical mammals and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Pholcidae Species
This page lists all described genera and species of the spider family Pholcidae. , the World Spider Catalog accepts 1820 species in 94 genera: A ''Aetana'' ''Aetana'' Huber, 2005 * '' Aetana abadae'' Huber, 2015 — Philippines * '' Aetana baganihan'' Huber, 2015 — Philippines * '' Aetana banahaw'' Huber, 2015 — Philippines * '' Aetana fiji'' Huber, 2005 — Fiji * '' Aetana gaya'' Huber, 2015 — Malaysia (Gaya Is.) * '' Aetana indah'' Huber, 2015 — Borneo * '' Aetana kinabalu'' Huber, 2005 — Borneo * '' Aetana kiukoki'' Huber, 2015 — Philippines * '' Aetana lambir'' Huber, 2015 — Borneo * '' Aetana libjo'' Huber, 2015 — Philippines * ''Aetana loboc'' Huber, 2015 — Philippines * '' Aetana lozadae'' Huber, 2015 — Philippines * '' Aetana manansalai'' Huber, 2015 — Philippines * '' Aetana mokwam'' Huber, 2019 — Indonesia (West Papua) * '' Aetana ocampoi'' Huber, 2015 — Philippines * '' Aetana omayan'' Huber, 2005 ( type) — Philippines * ''Aetana ondawamei' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pholcidae
The Pholcidae are a family of araneomorph spiders. The family contains over 1,800 individual species of pholcids, including those commonly known as cellar spider, daddy long-legs spider, carpenter spider, daddy long-legger, vibrating spider, gyrating spider, long daddy, and skull spider. The family, first described by Carl Ludwig Koch in 1850, is divided into 94 genera. The common name "daddy long-legs" is used for several species, especially ''Pholcus phalangioides'', but is also the common name for several other arthropod groups, including harvestmen and crane flies. Appearance Pholcids are thin and delicate arachnids. The body, resembling the shape of a peanut, is approximately 2–10 mm (0.08–0.39 inch) in length, and the legs may be up to 50 mm (1.97 inches) long. ''Pholcus'' and ''Smeringopus'' have cylindrical abdomens and eyes arranged in two lateral groups of three and two smaller median contiguous eyes. Arrangements of eight and six ey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Endemic Fauna Of Sri Lanka
Endemism is the state of a species being found in a single defined geographic location, such as an island, state, nation, country or other defined zone; organisms that are indigenous to a place are not endemic to it if they are also found elsewhere. For example, the Cape sugarbird is found exclusively in southwestern South Africa and is therefore said to be ''endemic'' to that particular part of the world. An endemic species can be also be referred to as an ''endemism'' or in scientific literature as an ''endemite''. For example '' Cytisus aeolicus'' is an endemite of the Italian flora. '' Adzharia renschi'' was once believed to be an endemite of the Caucasus, but it was later discovered to be a non-indigenous species from South America belonging to a different genus. The extreme opposite of an endemic species is one with a cosmopolitan distribution, having a global or widespread range. A rare alternative term for a species that is endemic is "precinctive", which applies to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spiders Of Asia
Spiders (order (biology), order Araneae) are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs, chelicerae with fangs generally able to inject venom, and spinnerets that extrude spider silk, silk. They are the largest order of arachnids and rank seventh in total species diversity among all Order (biology), orders of organisms. Spiders are found worldwide on every continent except for Antarctica, and have become established in nearly every land habitat. , 50,356 spider species in 132 Family (biology), families have been recorded by Taxonomy (biology), taxonomists. However, there has been debate among scientists about how families should be classified, with over 20 different classifications proposed since 1900. Anatomically, spiders (as with all arachnids) differ from other arthropods in that the usual body segmentation (biology), segments are fused into two Tagma (biology), tagmata, the cephalothorax or prosoma, and the opisthosoma, or abdomen, and joined by a small, cylindrical Gl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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