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Illustrated Key to the Suborders of Harvestmen

Terminal claws on legs III and IV either double or if single at base then claw divided; palpi heavily spinned, tipped with strong claw; genital operculum small and usually separates only coxae IV and part of III
Suborder Laniatores

Terminal claws on legs III and IV single and undivided; palpi slender without strong spines and terminal claw small or absent; genital operculum large and usually separates most or all leg coxae
Suborder Palpatores