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 ISTArachnid alert: Last seen 122 years ago in Burma, rare jumping spider makes an appearance in Mumbai!
Jumping spiders form 13% of the global spider diversity and family Salticidae, under which they are classified, is the largest family of spiders.
May 30, 2017, 23:59 PM ISTArachnid 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 ISTYour arachnophobia may just rise a notch: Seven new species of Peacock spiders discovered!
For most people out there, more species of spiders is not exactly a piece of information that needs celebration, but the scientists are elated!
Oct 03, 2016, 19:20 PM IST