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New Jumping Spider Species Discovered
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A new species of jumping spider, Okinawicius tekdi, was discovered from Maharashtra, Atharva Kulkarni, on Baner hill in Pune city.
About the Species
- The species was named Okinawicius tekdi in reference to its geographical origin, with “tekdi” meaning “hill” in Marathi.
- Okinawicius tekdi belongs to the Okinawicius genus, first described in 2016.
- It shares similarities with tokarensis, a species discovered in 1987, but also has distinct features in the male and female genitalia that set it apart.
- Key Features:
- A defining characteristic of tekdi is the unique structure of the female genitalia, with membranous coils of copulatory ducts lying parallel to the surface.
- The male tekdi also exhibits similarities with species from the Afraflacilla genus, such as A. kurichiadensis and A. avadavathurensis.
- The findings indicate the importance of studying female counterparts in related species, as few female Afraflacilla spiders have been documented.
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