Seven new species of spiders discovered; named after Harry Potter, GoT characters
Two species are named after spider characters from the classic works by J R R Tolkien.
Jan 15, 2018, 16:04 PM IST
Scientists name new spider species after Bob Marley
In 2009, the sea along the coastline of Queensland in Australia receded to such an extent that it exposed a population of spiders.
Dec 25, 2017, 17:48 PM IST
New 'smiley-faced' spider species discovered; named after Obamas, Leo DiCaprio
The team was able to identify and formally describe fifteen new species.
Sep 27, 2017, 16:21 PM IST
Researchers identify new species of cave-dwelling spiders!
Califorctenus cacachilensis is in the same group of spiders (Family Ctenidae) as the notoriously highly venomous Brazilian wandering spider.
Apr 13, 2017, 20:48 PM IST
Arachnid population increases as scientists discover 50 new species of spiders in Australia!
The research expedition was conducted on Quinkan country, near Cooktown, which is currently being considered for national heritage listing.
Apr 11, 2017, 20:10 PM IST
