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Anapistula ataecina is a species of minute araneomorph spider in the family Symphytognathidae, a group that includes dwarf orb-weavers. It was described in 2010 from a cave in Portugal and has an exceptionally small adult body size, placing it among the smallest known spiders. The species is associated with a subterranean habitat rather than the surface environments where most familiar spiders are observed.
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What is Anapistula ataecina?
Anapistula ataecina is a minute araneomorph spider in the family Symphytognathidae. That family includes dwarf orb-weavers.
Where was Anapistula ataecina described from?
The species was described in 2010 from a cave in Portugal. Its cave origin is a notable part of its known natural history.
Why is Anapistula ataecina notable?
It has an exceptionally small adult body size and is among the smallest known spiders. Its minute size is one of the main reasons the species attracts scientific interest.
What kind of spider is Anapistula ataecina?
It is an araneomorph spider in the family Symphytognathidae. The family is associated with dwarf orb-weavers, although the catalog entry does not provide detailed web behavior.
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