Biology:Oligolophus tridens

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Short description: Species of harvestman/daddy longlegs

Oligolophus tridens
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O. tridens
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Oligolophinae
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O. tridens
Binomial name
Oligolophus tridens
(C. L. Koch, 1836)
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Opilio tridens

Oligolophus tridens is a species of harvestman. It is found in central Europe. They typically mature in summer. They are predators, and can reduce aphid populations by up to 97%.[1] They are known to disperse Melampyrum seeds.[2]

References

  1. Madsen, Michael; Terkildsen, Steen; Toft, Søren (2004). "Microcosm studies on control of aphids by generalist arthropod predators: Effects of alternative prey". BioControl 49 (5): 483–504. doi:10.1023/B:BICO.0000036442.70171.66. https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1023/B:BICO.0000036442.70171.66.pdf. Retrieved 15 January 2022. 
  2. Chlumsky, J.; Koutecky, P.; Jilkova, V.; Stech, M. (2012-11-23). "Roles of species-preferential seed dispersal by ants and endozoochory in Melampyrum (Orobanchaceae)". Journal of Plant Ecology (Oxford University Press (OUP)) 6 (3): 232–239. doi:10.1093/jpe/rts039. ISSN 1752-9921. 

Sources

  • Joel Hallan's Biology Catalog: Phalangiidae

Wikidata ☰ Q2017805 entry