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Olin platnicki is the only species in the monotypic spider genus Olin in the family Trochanteriidae. It is native to Christmas Island and Sulawesi.
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Taxonomy
The genus and species were first described in 2001 by Christa L. Deeleman-Reinhold. The generic name "Olin" was a random combination of letters, and the specific name "platnicki" is in honour of Norman Platnick.
Characteristics
Olin has long and projected chelicerae, and a relatively broad and low carapace, with the maxillae long and nearly parallel, with depressions laterally. There is little sexual dimorphism and no elongation on the fourth trochanter or coxae.
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