Anapistula seychellensis explained

Anapistula seychellensis is a species of araneomorph spider that is endemic to the islands of Silhouette, Praslin and Curieuse in the Seychelles.[1] [2] It was first described by Michael Saaristo in 1996. It can be found in woodland habitats in leaf litter. It is threatened by habitat degradation caused by invasive plant species, especially Cinnamomum verum.

Notes and References

  1. Saaristo . Michael I. . Symphytognathidae (Arachnida, Araneae), a new spider family for the granitic islands of Seychelles . Phelsuma . 1996 . 4 . 53-56 . 28 November 2024.
  2. Book: Gerlach . Justin . Marusik . Yuri M. . Saaristo . Michael I. . Arachnida and Myriapoda of the Seychelles islands . 2010 . Siri scientific press . Manchester . 9780955863684 . 8-306.