Uloborus diversus
Species of spider
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Uloborus diversus is a species of cribellate orb weaver in the spider family Uloboridae. It is found in the desert regions of the Southwestern United States and Mexico.[1][2][3][4] It is an important model species for understanding the evolution of spidroins and understanding orb-weaving behavior.[5] To provide resources for this research a 2.15-Gbp chromosome-level draft genome assembly was sequenced and assembled to 10 chromosomes.[6]
| Uloborus diversus | |
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| U. diversus, adult female | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Uloboridae |
| Genus: | Uloborus |
| Species: | U. diversus |
| Binomial name | |
| Uloborus diversus Marx, 1898 | |
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Description
U. diversus is typically brown, with paler colourations more common than melanic ones.[7] Patterns and markings vary, though most individuals have a mottled line that runs longitudinally down the abdomen. Leg markings are distinct, with visible rings.[7][8]
U. diversus shows minor sexual dimorphism, with males sporting tibial spines and a slightly flattened abdomen.[7]