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New Jumping Spider Species Discovered

Context

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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