3rd March 2025 (12 Topics)
1
Mar
3
Mar
4
Mar
New Jumping Spider Species in Western Ghats
Context
Researchers have discovered two new species of litter-dwelling jumping spiders in the southern Western Ghats. The species, named Habrocestum swaminathan and Habrocestum benjamin, belong to the genus Habrocestum and contribute to the understanding of spider ecology and evolution.
Key Details:
- Habrocestum swaminathan: It is found on the banks of the Kunthi river, named after S. Swaminathan for his contributions to science and conservation.
- Habrocestum benjamin: It is discovered in Thusharagiri, named after Suresh P. Benjamin, a Sri Lankan arachnologist specializing in Habrocestum
Jumping spiders (Salticidae)
|
More Articles
Courses
Study
Notes
Home
Resources
More
