The Arachnida Unit
renders a comprehensive specimen identification and biological and
biogeographic information service and has special expertise in several
groups such as spiders, scorpions, sun-spiders and mites. The fast
biological information source associated with the specimens held in the
National Collection of Arachnida (NCA) enable us to provide information
on arachnids of importance to agriculture and biodiversity conservation
in South Africa. Through this reference source we render invaluable
biosystematic support to a wide range of clients. To assist clients in
correctly preparing material for submission and identification, the
Division has published a guide on how to collect and preserve insects
and arachnids for scientific study. | | The Arachnology Unit offers the following services: identification of arachnids to species level specialised biosystematic and other information on arachnids information on their biogeography
Contact detail of experts: - Robin Lyle - spider, scorpions and other arachnids
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