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Take a deep breath… The evolution of the respiratory system of symphytognathoid spiders (Araneae, Araneoidea)

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  • 1. Zoologisches Museum, University of Greifswald, Loitzer Str.
  • 2. Department of Biological Sciences, The George Washington University, 2029 G Street NW, Washington DC 20052, USA

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Lopardo, Lara, Michalik, Peter, Hormiga, Gustavo (2022): Take a deep breath… The evolution of the respiratory system of symphytognathoid spiders (Araneae, Araneoidea). Organisms Diversity & Evolution (New York, N.Y.) 22 (1): 231-263, DOI: 10.1007/s13127-021-00524-w, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13127-021-00524-w

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