Spiders and Their Near Relatives 



to save space. The forward projecting process of the eye-tubercle 

 has only four or five openings on each side; and the ribs of this 

 process project beyond its edge. 



This species was discovered in California by Dr. J. C. 

 Bradley. 



Ortholasma rugosa (O. ru-go'sa).— - This species differs from 

 the preceding in having six or more openings on each side of the 







Fig. 59- ORTHOLASMA PICTIPES 



forward projecting process of the eye-tubercle; and in that the 

 femora and tibue of the legs are not banded. The colour of mature 

 individuals is black, of young ones brownish. The length of the 

 body is about one seventh inch. 



This species is common in southern California. 



Genus DENDROLASMA (Den-dro-las'ma) 



The cephalothorax is armed with a club at each side on the 

 anterior margin. The eye-tubercle projects forward in the form 

 of a central support, with lateral branches somewhat connected 



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