Many new and rare spiders are found in Australia and India

On July 27, Australian scientists announced the discovery of 13 new species of spiders in the dry tropical regions of the state's Cape York peninsula.

On July 27, Australian scientists announced the discovery of 13 new species of spiders in the dry tropical regions of the state's Cape York peninsula.

Discovered many new and rare spiders in Australia and India

The team found the new spiders mentioned above while working on a project funded by the Australian Government , BHP Mining Company and the Earthwatch Environmental Working Group, among them researchers and teachers. The natives conducted a search for 10 days in a vast untapped forest area.

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An individual 'Spider Mouse.'(Source: arachne.org.au)

Among these newly discovered species are some that belong to the large black European spider group, a soil spider and a new breed named "Spider Mouse" (Mouse spider).

On the same day, Indian media reported that a group of scientists from the Center for Biodiversity Research at Christ's College also found six new spiders in the Indian state of Kerala. One of the newly discovered species is identified as the world's most toxic spider ; The remaining 5 species belong to the families Chrysso, Dendrolycosa, Tetragntha, Trachelas and Argyrodes . Not long ago, this group also announced the discovery of some new spiders.

Update 17 December 2018
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