"Pirate Spiders: New Species Found on South Atlantic Island"

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"Pirate Spiders: New Species Found on South Atlantic Island"
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Two new species of pirate spiders, Ero lizae and Ero natashae, have been discovered on the remote island of St Helena in the South Atlantic. These spiders, known for taking over the webs of other spiders, were previously mistaken for a closely related species. The discovery highlights the unique biodiversity of the island's cloud forest and underscores the importance of conservation efforts to preserve this threatened habitat.

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