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0000-0001-9257-5749
Current Organisations
University of Sydney
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Museums Victoria
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Deakin University
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Publisher: Pensoft Publishers
Date: 18-06-2019
Abstract: The Australian fauna of Jumping spiders (family Salticidae) is highly erse and includes iconic lineages such as the peacock spiders (genus Maratus Karsch, 1878) that are well-known for their vibrant colours and fascinating behaviours. Many other jumping spiders in Australia are also highly attractive but almost nothing is known about their ersity and taxonomic identity. Here, we describe and illustrate eight species of ‘brushed’ jumping spiders (genus Jotus L. Koch, 1881). Three of these were described more than 140 years ago and are redescribed and illustrated here: Jotusauripes L. Koch, 1881, J.braccatus L. Koch, 1881 and J.minutus L. Koch, 1881. Five new species are also described: Jotusalbimanus sp. nov. , J.fortiniae sp. nov. , J.karllagerfeldi sp. nov. , Jotusmoonensis sp. nov. , and J.newtoni sp. nov. While Jotus is a erse and frequently observed genus in Australia, specimens are strangely rare in museum collections. A comprehensive revisionary framework including targeted field work and molecular methods will be required to fully document this charismatic and attractive group of spiders.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 04-03-2019
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4564.1.3
Abstract: Three new species of the peacock spider genus Maratus Karsch, 1878 are described from the vicinity of Lake Jasper and Mount Romance in the Southwestern Australia ecoregion: M. aquilus sp. nov., M. combustus sp. nov., M. felinus sp. nov.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 10-12-2018
DOI: 10.1007/S12024-018-0067-7
Abstract: Although forensic parasitology remains in its infancy compared with more developed fields like forensic entomology, parasites can be useful forensic indicators. We present the case of an in idual who disobeyed animal health legislation and crossed animal quarantine boundaries and two state lines with a cattle tick (Rhipicephalus australis) infested horse. Following recognition of the infestation by animal health officers, the in idual asserted that the infestation had occurred either during transport or upon arrival at the site of discovery, and that they had not contravened quarantine legislation. Utilizing ticks as forensic indicators, knowledge of the life cycle and minimum age of ticks on the infested horse indicated that the in idual's assertions were false, and that they had in fact transported the tick infested horse from a cattle tick endemic region across state lines and quarantine zones.
Publisher: Magnolia Press
Date: 27-03-2020
DOI: 10.11646/ZOOTAXA.4758.1.1
Abstract: Seven new species of the Australian peacock spider genus Maratus Karsch, 1878 are described from Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia: Maratus azureus sp. nov., Maratus constellatus sp. nov., Maratus inaquosus sp. nov., Maratus laurenae sp. nov., Maratus noggerup sp. nov., Maratus suae sp. nov., and Maratus volpei sp. nov.
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