Forsteropsalis
Genus of arachnids
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Forsteropsalis is a genus of harvestmen (Opiliones) endemic to New Zealand.[1] Males of this genus have exaggerated chelicerae weapons used in male-male competition. [2] Forsteropsalis are opportunistic omnivores that both capture live prey and scavenge dead animal matter. [3] The diet includes various insects, arachnids, spiders, millipedes, amphipods, and annelid worms. [3]
| Forsteropsalis | |
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| Forsteropsalis marplesi | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Opiliones |
| Family: | Neopilionidae |
| Subfamily: | Enantiobuninae |
| Genus: | Forsteropsalis Taylor, 2011 |
Species
The following species are recognised in the genus Forsteropsalis:[4]
- F. chiltoni Hogg, 1910)
- F. distincta (Forster, 1964)
- F. grayi (Hogg, 1920)
- F. marplesi (Forster, 1944)
- F. tumida (Forster, 1944)
- F. wattsi (Hogg, 1920)