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| | PEET: NSF Sponsored Graduate Research Traineeship in Systematics |
 | | Nevertheless, no araneologist can easily identify species of the dominant Nearctic spider family (Linyphiidae), because basic taxonomic research and manuals are lacking. |
 | | Linyphiidae, Theridiidae, Salticidae) makes for more monotypic genera, and many, large undiagnosable, poly- or paraphyletic "garbage" genera. |
 | | Because higher taxonomy is rate-limiting, well-illustrated, cladistic treatments at the generic, tribal, and familial levels in spiders are the most efficient way to advance systematic araneology and to facilitate and coordinate excellence at the alpha level. |
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