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Chilobrachys jonitriantisvansickleae
Species of tarantula endemic to Sri Lanka From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chilobrachys jonitriantisvansickleae is a species of tarantula of the genus Chilobrachys. It is endemic to Sri Lanka.[1] The species is named for Joni Triantis Van Sickle, a conservationist involved in protecting the area. It is characterized by iridescent blue markings on its legs.
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Taxonomy
The specific name was spelt jonitriantisvansicklei by the original describers. However, this is the correct ending only when the person it is named after is a man; Joni Triantis Van Sickle is a woman. As per Article 32.5.1 of the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature, the World Spider Catalog has corrected the name to have the feminine genitive ending jonitriantisvansickleae.[2]
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