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Levi — Genus Witica 
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Genitalia. Female epigynum has openings on each side of a flat 
septum in a depression (Figs. 4, 7), short connecting ducts lead into 
seminal receptacles (Figs. 8, 13). 
The male palpus has a radix, embolus and, between them, a 
stipes. Median apophysis and conductor have been lost, probably 
secondarily (Figs. 10, 11). The embolus is large and has a distal 
Figures 8-12. Witica crassicauda (Keyserling). 8. Epigynum cleared showing 
embolus tip. 9. Left male palpus. 10, 11. Male palpus expanded. 10. Mesal. 
11. Lateral. 12. Male. 
Figures 13-15. W. cayana (Taczanowski). 13. Epigynum cleared showing 
embolus tip. 14. Male palpus. 15. Male. 
Size indicators: 0.1 mm, except Figures 12, 15, 1.0 mm. 
