New Genus of Jumping Spiders ‘Tenkana’ Discovered
A team of arachnologists recently introduced a new genus of jumping spiders called ‘Tenkana,’ found across southern India and northern Sri Lanka. The discovery also included a new species, Tenkana jayamangali, from Karnataka.
Key Points
- New Genus ‘Tenkana’: The new genus was named ‘Tenkana,’ derived from the Kannada word for south, indicating its southern Indian distribution. It includes two previously known species, now reclassified.
- New Species: The research team described Tenkana jayamangali, a new species named after the Jayamangali river in Karnataka, where it was first observed.
- Geographical Distribution: Tenkana spiders have been found in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra ....
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