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Five new species of trapdoor spiders: golden discovery for science
South-east Queensland is home to five newly discovered species of golden trapdoor spiders.
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Fourteen new trapdoor spider species described in WA
Only two species in the group were previously described, and including one species described in South Australia, it brings the tally up to 17.
Wildlife
Prehistoric predators: mygalomorphs
Mygalomorphs are an ancient group of spiders that have remained almost unchanged for millions of years. Unlike modern spiders, which have pincer-like biting apparatus, mygalomorphs have dagger-like fangs that they thrust downwards in a ‘pick-axe’ motion. Here we show a representative species from each of the major mygalomorph families found in Australia. Text and photographs by Nick Volpe
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Trapdoor spiders made a 10,000 km journey from Africa to Australia
Genetic tools reveal African origins of this Australian spider.
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Seven new species of Australian spider discovered
Scientists have discovered seven new Australian spiders, including a new tarantula, in the Northern Territory