Patu marplesi
| Patu marplesi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Symphytognathidae |
| Genus: | Patu |
| Species: | P. marplesi
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| Binomial name | |
| Patu marplesi Forster, 1959[1] | |
Patu marplesi is a species of small spiders, endemic to Samoa.[1] It is considered the smallest spider in the world, as male legspan is 0.46 mm (0.018 in).[2][3]
See also
References
- ^ hdl:2246/5471.
- ISBN 9780761430759.
- ^ Gutu Faasau (13 June 2023). "Samoa is home to the world's smallest spider". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
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