Augusta glyphica

Augusta
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Family: Araneidae
Genus: Augusta
Guérin, 1839[1][2]
Species: A. glyphica
Binomial name
Augusta glyphica[1][2]

Augusta is a monotypic spider genus represented by the species Augusta glyphica, which is endemic to Madagascar.

The name of the genus is taken from the Latin word augusta, the feminine form of augustus, meaning "venerable".[3]

See also

Wikispecies has information related to: Augusta glyphica

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Augusta glyphica". World Spider Catalog. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved April 27, 2010.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Joel Hallan (September 8, 2009). "Araneidae". Biology Catalog. College Station, TX: Dept. of Entomology; Texas A&M University. Retrieved April 27, 2010.
  3. "AugustusDictionary definition of Augustus". A Dictionary of World History accessed through Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved April 27, 2010.