Trapdoor spiders

2023 - 3 - 21

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'It's very big': new species of giant trapdoor spider discovered in ... (The Guardian)

The arachnid plays an important role in the leaf litter ecosystem, helping to control insect populations.

But at night, the spider sits just under the ajar door, waiting to grab insects as they scurry by. “We think they’re probably in a bit of trouble … What excites the lead researcher, Dr Michael Rix, most about the discovery of the new creepy crawly, found in the black soil around Eidsvold and Monto, west of Bundaberg, is its size.

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Super-sized trapdoor spider discovered in Australia (NBC News)

Researchers in Australia have made a big discovery: a super-sized species of trapdoor spider found only in Central Queensland.

The spiders then feed by quickly opening the trap door and grabbing unsuspecting insects that pass by. In a video posted to announce the Australian discovery of the giant creepy crawler, Michael Rix, principal curator of arachnology with the Queensland Museum Network, said the experts were excited to “scientifically document this new species.” [ reflecting the impressive size and nature of the spider](https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/collections-and-research/projects/project-dig/research-projects/diversity-patterns-in-brigalow-belt-species),” scientists with the Queensland Museum said in a statement.

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Scary giant new red 'cryptic trapdoor' spider that could bite humans ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Scientists have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider in Australia that could cause a bite that is 'physically painful' if they come into contact with ...

Trapdoor spiders earn their name from the door in the death they live under. “We think they’re probably in a bit of trouble … Male trapdoor spiders live for the first five to seven years of their lives in burrows until they come out to search for a mate. Mr Rix said: "The females, which are the larger trapdoor spiders of the two sexes, they're almost five centimetres in body length." They have venom apparatus in the fangs, but none of the Australian trapdoor spiders in the group are known to be dangerously venomous," Rix said. [a bite that is "physically painful"](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/terrified-brit-woman-offers-strangers-29381774) and the females can live up to 20 years in the wild.

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New species of trapdoor spider confirmed in Australia (Phys.Org)

A trio of arachnologists at Queensland Museum Collections and Research Center, has described the rediscovery of a species of giant trapdoor spider believed ...

The research team notes that much of its [natural habitat](https://phys.org/tags/natural+habitat/) has been lost to land clearing, which means that the newly rediscovered species is likely endangered. rigalow-belt-species](https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/collections-and-research/projects/project-dig/research-projects/diversity-patterns-in-brigalow-belt-species) A trio of arachnologists at Queensland Museum Collections and Research Center, has described the rediscovery of a species of giant trapdoor spider believed to live in hidden parts of Queensland, Australia. The name was chosen due to the large size of the species—the female was found to grow up to 50 millimeters long. Also, like many of its cousins, it makes its home in holes dug in the ground in woodland areas. Intrigued by the find, the researchers in this new effort instigated a years-long field study aimed at finding live examples.

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New Species of 'Rare Gigantic' Trapdoor Spider Discovered in ... (News18)

Queensland Museum of Australia made the discovery of this new spider species mentioning that it poses no danger to humans and showed concern over its ...

However, the team is concerned about the future of the species. The principal scientist of the Queensland Museum clarified the name of the newly discovered species. The Project DIG team stated the species was discovered in the black soil of Bundaberg, between Eidsvold and Monto region of Australia.

Team finds new species of giant trapdoor spider (台北時報)

'VERY BIG': The arachnid plays an important role by helping to control insect populations, but researchers said that it is probably under threat.

“One out of every three major infrastructure projects in Africa is built by Chinese state-owned enterprises, and one out of every five is financed by a Chinese policy bank,” said Paul Nantulya, a research associate at the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, an academic institution within the US Department of Defense. With the help of the US and UK, Australia is also embarking on a 30-year plan to build its own fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. Philippine vlogger Rosanel Demasudlay holds a heart-shaped “virginity soap” bar in front of the camera and assures her hundreds of YouTube followers that it can be safely used to “tighten” their vaginas. NATO’s expansion into a country with a 1,340km border with Russia would double the length of the bloc’s frontier with its Cold War-era foe. Even before COVID-19 pandemic restrictions confined people to their homes and left them fearful of seeing a doctor, many in the Philippines sought remedies online because they were cheaper and easier to access. “We think they’re probably in a bit of trouble ...

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New Species Of "Rare Gigantic" Trapdoor Spider Found In Australia ... (NDTV)

The scientific name of this species of 'trapdoor spider' is 'Euoplos dignitas'.

A rare and gigantic trapdoor spider was discovered by researchers at the Queensland Museum of Australia. Euoplos dignitas is a large trapdoor spider that lives in open woodland habitats and builds its burrows in the black soils of the Central Queensland region. The scientific name of this species of 'trapdoor spider' is 'Euoplos dignitas'.

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Terrifying giant new 'trapdoor' spider discovered in Australia – and it ... (Daily Star)

A terrifying new spider has been discovered in the burrows of Australia, with the Euoplos Dignitas a frightful, red creature that hides in 'cryptic ...

"When you then get to see that through to the end, which is giving a name to that species and knowing that that species is now known to everyone and can be protected." [Kim Jong-un sparks WW3 fears as he prepares troops for 'immediate nuclear counterattack'](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/kim-jong-un-sparks-ww3-29503830) [Vape shop branded 'disgusting' for name that appears to play on horrific sex crime](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/vape-shop-branded-disgusting-name-29510374) [Prince Andrew will 'dress up as royal for the day' at special event with King Charles](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/prince-andrew-dress-up-royal-29510149) ['Shouts and screams' from horny swingers at hot tub club are 'upsetting nesting birds'](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/shouts-screams-horny-swingers-hot-29504967) [Woman killed after 'husband accidentally reversed over her' after church drop-off](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/woman-killed-after-husband-accidently-29504300) [ABC News](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-20/giant-trapdoor-spider-species-discovered-in-queensland/102121974), added: "The males of this species are what we sort of call a really honey-red colour — they're really quite stunning." [Queensland, Australia,](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/australia) the horrifying "trapdoor" beast can be found in the Brigalow Belt for those interested in facing down a giant creature. [Brit tourist in 'serious condition' after fall taking selfie from 'Cliff of Death'](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/brit-tourist-serious-condition-after-29510786) [giant spider species](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/spiders) has been discovered in Australia, with the rare, red beast potentially biting those that come across it.

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New giant trapdoor spider discovered in Australia - 'it's a big ... (Sky News)

Researchers say the female spiders, which are typically larger than the males, can grow up to five centimetres in body length and can live for up to 20 ...

According to Dr Rix, female spiders of the new species spend their lives underground, while male spiders, described as being "honey-red" in colour, leave their burrows after around five to seven years in order to find a mate. Researchers say the female spiders, which are typically larger than the males, can grow up to five centimetres in body length and can live for up to 20 years in the wild. Researchers say the female spiders, which are typically larger than the males, can grow up to five centimetres in body length.

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A “Big, Beautiful” New Spider Has Been Discovered In Queensland (10 News First)

Queensland Museum scientists found the new species Euoplos dignitas, a giant trapdoor spider that lives in woodland habitats. 'Euoplos' is a group of ...

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