| The present dissertation deals with the taxonomy of cave spiders (Arachnida, Araneae) from Guangxi, China. Four parts are included:Part Ⅰ deals with the survey of the research on the cave spiders in China, especially in Guangxi. The morphology and taxonomy of spiders is also included in this part.Part Ⅱ is a detailed study of65spider species belonging to16genera and10families. Collecting data, detailed description and measurement, material examined, geographical distribution, color photos and inked pictures are given to each species. Comparison of between the new species and its related species, and etymology of all the new species are presented.Part Ⅲ includes conclusions and discussions. The cave spider catalogue from Guangxi, China is presented. The10new species described in this dissertation are:Belisana acutiforma sp. nov., Khorata aliforma sp. nov., Khorata bidentata sp. nov., Khorata mashan sp. nov., Khorata ningyuan sp. nov., Khorata sancai sp. nov., Heterpoda ligulacea sp. nov., Telema acuta sp. nov., Telema rectangulata sp. nov., Telema supervoluta sp. nov..Part Ⅳ contains78plates, including143color photos,141inked pictures and4electron microscope photos. |
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