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Researchers in Australia have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider, Euoplos dignitas, found only in Central Queensland. The spider is more than an inch long and constructs its burrows with silken-hinged doors, feeding by opening the trap door and snatching passing insects. The species is not dangerous to humans but is likely endangered due to habitat loss from land clearing. The discovery allows for the spider to be protected.
A new species of giant trapdoor spider, Euoplos dignitas, has been discovered in the Brigalow Belt in central Queensland, Australia. The spider, named after the Latin word for "dignity or greatness," is a "big, beautiful species" that lives in open woodland habitats and builds burrows in black soils. However, scientists say it is likely endangered due to habitat loss from land clearing. Naming the species could lead to it receiving wildlife protection.
Australian researchers have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider, Euoplos dignitas, in Queensland. The females of this rare species can live for over 20 years in the wild and grow up to 5cm long. Unfortunately, much of its habitat has been lost due to land clearing, making it likely to be an endangered species. The spider builds "trap doors" out of leaves to prey on insects and is not dangerous to humans.
Scientists at the Queensland Museum have discovered a rare and giant species of trapdoor spider in Queensland, Australia, which they have named Euoplos dignitas. The spider is only found in the Brigalow Belt in Central Queensland and is considered an endangered species due to habitat loss from land clearing. The spider lives in open woodland habitats and builds its burrows in the black soils of the region. The name Euoplos dignitas reflects the impressive size and nature of the spider and a connection to Project DIG, which funded the research.
Researchers at the Queensland Museum have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider in Central Queensland, Australia. The spider, named Euoplos dignitas, is known for its impressive size and builds its burrows in the black soils of the Brigalow Belt.
Researchers in Australia have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider, Euoplos dignitas, in Central Queensland. The spider, which builds its burrows in the black soils of the Brigalow Belt, is an endangered species due to habitat loss from land clearing. Trapdoor spiders typically have bodies up to 1.5 inches long and nest underground. The discovery of this new species has positive ramifications for its protection.