When we think of Australia, most of us think of it as a beautiful island country and that it is far away. the existence of strange and unique creatures living on it will probably come. The last item contains many strange insects, fish, birds and rare animals such as kangaroos and koalas.

In addition, as scientists in this great island nation continue to research, new new species not even heard of They keep exploring. To these discoveries, a new one has been added and a species of spider has been discovered that fascinates researchers with its many properties.

This new endangered species is a large, long-lived spider species.

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After years of research and a spider acquired during a 2021 sampling survey, the spider was finally determined to be a new species. Spider species identified as a subspecies of the genus Euoplos. Euoplos dignitas given name.

It is claimed that this new species can reach a size of about 5 cm, while scientists say that this size can be reached in the genus to which it belongs. it’s like ‘huge’ say. Some species of ‘trapdoor spiders’, including Euoplos dignitas can reach the age of 40 years Although said, the currently established lifespan for dignitas is about 20 years.

Unfortunately, the species euoplos dignitas is at high risk. Although a completely harmless species to humans, It is thought that measures such as spraying agricultural areas in particular will mean the end of the species.