Sinopimoidae
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The spider
family Sinopimoidae consists of only one genus
, with a single described species
. According to Hormiga (2008), the familial status is dubious, with S. bicolor probably a member of Linyphiidae
, possibly subfamily Erigoninae.
Spider
Spiders are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs, and chelicerae with fangs that inject venom. They are the largest order of arachnids and rank seventh in total species diversity among all other groups of organisms...
family Sinopimoidae consists of only one genus
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
, with a single described species
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
. According to Hormiga (2008), the familial status is dubious, with S. bicolor probably a member of Linyphiidae
Linyphiidae
Linyphiidae is a family of spiders, including more than 4,300 described species in 578 genera worldwide. This makes Linyphiidae the second largest family of spiders after the Salticidae. New species are still being discovered throughout the world, and the family is poorly known...
, possibly subfamily Erigoninae.