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science2 years ago

Giant Fossil Spider Unveils Lost Rainforest of Australia

A newly discovered fossil of a giant trapdoor spider, estimated to be around 11 to 16 million years old, reveals an ancestor of the modern brush-footed trapdoor spider that was four times larger in size. The fossil, named Megamonodontium mccluskyi, has a body size of approximately 23.31 millimeters and provides valuable insights into the evolution and extinction of ancient giant trapdoor spiders. This discovery fills a gap in our understanding of these spiders' past and highlights the challenges of fossilizing spiders.

via BGR|
#ancient-spider#evolution#fossil
science-and-environment2 years ago

"Scientists Unearth Massive Fossil of Giant Trapdoor Spider in Australian Rainforest"

Scientists have discovered the largest fossil of a trapdoor spider in Australia, belonging to the Barychelidae family. The fossil, named Megamonodontium mccluskyi, lived 11 to 16 million years ago and was found at the McGraths fossil site in New South Wales. This discovery is significant as very few spider fossils have been found in Australia, providing new information about their evolutionary history and filling a gap in our understanding of the past. The finding suggests that the spider lineage went extinct as Australia became more arid.

via WION|
#aridification#australia#barychelidae
odd-news2 years ago

Garden Nightmare: Adelaide Man's Terrifying Discovery in Spider Hole

An Adelaide Hills man discovered a small hole in his garden, sparking fear and curiosity among thousands online. Speculations arose that the hole could be the residence of either a trapdoor spider or a wolf spider, with some sharing their own encounters with these species. Trapdoor spiders live underground in burrows covered with doors made of leaves or sticks, while wolf spiders live on the ground in leaf litter or burrows. The lack of a door over the hole suggests it could be a trapdoor spider burrow.

via Daily Mail|
#adelaide#garden#odd-news
science2 years ago

New Giant Trapdoor Spider Species Discovered in Australia

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.

via NPR|
#australia#endangered-species#euoplos-dignitas
science2 years ago

Giant Trapdoor Spider Species Discovered in Australia

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.

via USA TODAY|
#australia#endangered-species#euoplos-dignitas
science2 years ago

New Endangered Giant Spider Species Discovered in Australia's Queensland

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.

via BBC|
#endangered-species#euoplos-dignitas#habitat-loss
science2 years ago

Endangered giant trapdoor spider discovered in Queensland, Australia.

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.

via Fox News|
#australia#endangered-species#euoplos-dignitas
science2 years ago

Rare and Giant Trapdoor Spider Unearthed in Australia

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.

via NBC News|
#arachnology#australia#endangered-species