Coras lamellosus
This record describes Coras lamellosus (species). Recorded family: Agelenidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Coras lamellosus is a species of funnel weaver in the family of spiders known as Agelenidae. It is found in the United States.
Identification notes
Palp (ventral/medial/lateral) Epigynum
Wikipedia reference for Coras lamellosus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coras lamellosus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Agelenidae (Funnel Weavers)
- Subfamily
- Coelotinae
- Genus
- Coras
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Quebec south to Mississippi and west to Minnesota and California
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Coras lamellosus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
As of 2023, 51,673 spider species in 136 families have been recorded, though an estimated 150,000 species exist. Spiders rank 7th in total species diversity among all organism orders. Only 0.5% of spider species pose any risk to human health.
Ecological role of the group
Spider venom contains complex peptides with diverse pharmacological activities, making them valuable for drug development research. Spiders produce up to 7 types of silk from specialized glands. Spider silk genes have been inserted into mammals and plants for biotech applications.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The global spider community kills an estimated 400-800 million tons of prey annually (2017 study). Spiders provide billions of dollars in natural pest control for agriculture. Spider silk is 5× stronger than steel of the same diameter, driving a biomaterials research industry.
Recorded sources for this group: World Spider Catalog, PNAS, Nature, ScienceDirect. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Coras lamellosus (6)
Photo credits: (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray | (c) cheins1, all rights reserved, uploaded by cheins1 | (c) Sarah Rose, all rights reserved, uploaded by Sarah Rose | (c) Ludo Leclerc, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Ludo Leclerc | Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Coras lamellosus
What is Coras lamellosus?
Coras lamellosus is a species in the family Agelenidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Coras lamellosus?
Palp (ventral/medial/lateral) Epigynum
Where is Coras lamellosus found?
Range: Quebec south to Mississippi and west to Minnesota and California