New Trapdoor Spider Species Discovered in California
Recently, a team of scientists has discovered a new trapdoor spider species, Aptostichus ramirezae, hidden beneath California’s coastal sand dunes, overturning earlier assumptions that it was the same species as Aptostichus simus.
- The discovery reveals that the species is genetically far more distinct from its relatives - more than humans are from bonobos and chimpanzees - despite its similar appearance.
- Female Aptostichus ramirezae spiders can live more than 15 years, spending their entire lives in underground burrows where they raise young, reproduce, and complete their life cycle.
- Scientists warn that the species’ habitat is under threat due to rising sea levels, urbanisation, and ....
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