Eukoenenia christiani

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Eukoenenia christiani (the Maltese palpigrade, known as Script error: No such module "Lang". in Maltese) is a species in the order Palpigradi, an early-branching lineage of arachnids. There are 80 species of palpigrade worldwide. They are small and eyeless with a long tail-like structure. This species is endemic to the Maltese Islands.[1]

Taxonomy and naming

Eukoenenia christiani was first discovered in 1988 when a specimen was found in a cave in the Girgenti Valley (Malta).[1] No sightings have been reported since then.[1]

Description

Eukoenenia christiani is Script error: No such module "convert". long, and is depicted as having a light brown colouring.[1]

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References

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  1. a b c d Wildlife of the Maltese Islands, BirdLife Malta and Nature Trust, 1995

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