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Araneae verae

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Araneae ve·​rae | \ -ˈviˌrē \

Definition of Araneae verae

in some classifications
: a division of spiders that comprises those with laterally articulated chelicerae and is equivalent to the Apneumonomorphae, Dipneumonomorphae, and Hypochilomorphae

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History and Etymology for Araneae verae

New Latin, literally, true spiders

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“Araneae verae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Araneae%20verae. Accessed 24 Oct. 2021.

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