Taracus packardi

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Taracus packardi
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Opiliones
Family: Taracidae
Genus: Taracus
Species:
T. packardi
Binomial name
Taracus packardi
Simon, 1879

Taracus packardi is a species of harvestman in the family Taracidae. [1] [2] [3] [4] It is found in North America. [1] [5]

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References

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  2. "Taracus packardi species details". Catalogue of Life. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
  3. "Taracus packardi". GBIF. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
  4. "Taracus packardi Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 2018-04-25.
  5. Kury, A.B. (2014). "Classification of Opiliones". National Museum of Brazil. Retrieved 2018-04-25.