Systematics, evolution and development in Opiliones (Arachnida)

This dissertation investigates evolutionary relationships within a diverse and ancient group of arachnids, the order Opiliones, with emphasis on relationships within the suborder Laniatores. Laniatorid harvestmen encompass over two-thirds of opilionid diversity, but this suborder has received far le...

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Main Author: Sharma, Prashant Pradeep
Other Authors: Giribet, Gonzalo
Language:en_US
Published: Harvard University 2013
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Online Access:http://dissertations.umi.com/gsas.harvard:10209
http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:11148781