Heptathela

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Heptathela is a genus of spiders that includes the Kimura spider (Heptathela kimurai). They are trapdoor spiders of the family Heptathelidae[1] and are found in Japan, including Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands.[2] Spiders of this genus lack venom glands.[3]

Females are up to 25 mm long, males slightly smaller. Burrows have an oval shaped door which is hinged across the long diameter.[4]

Name

The genus name is derived from Ancient Greek hepta "seven", referring to the number of spinneret glands.

Species

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Many of the species formerly placed in this genus have been transferred to other genera in the family Liphistiidae, including Luthela, Songthela and Vinathela.[2]

Social reference

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References

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