Life in the Salt Edge: A New Spider Genus Record for Türkiye, Devade Simon, 1885 (Araneae, Argyronetidae)
Abstract
The spider genus Devade Simon, 1885 and its type species Devade indistincta (O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1872) are reported in Türkiye for the first time. Specimens were collected by hand under stones at Lake Meke (Konya Province, Central Anatolia). The locality is characterized by volcanic-based, sandy soft soil with sparse shrubbery and scattered grasses surrounding the saline lake. Detailed figures are provided to illustrate the habitus and the male palpal organs of the species. The known distribution records are mapped and habitat photographs are given.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Invertebrate Biology
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Gökhan Gündüz
0000-0001-8957-3267
Türkiye
Publication Date
February 28, 2026
Submission Date
January 24, 2026
Acceptance Date
February 21, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 10 Number: 1
