Spartaeus Karigiri Latest News
Recently, a team of researchers has identified a new species of jumping spider and named it as Spartaeus karigiri. Â Â Â
About Spartaeus Karigiri
- It is a jumping spider belonging to the Spartaeinae subfamily found in southern India.
- It is for the first time that the genera Spartaeus and Sonoita (specific groups within subfamily), previously known only from Southeast Asia and Africa, have been found in India.Â
- It is named after Karigiri, or Elephant Hill, in Devarayanadurga, Karnataka, where the spiders were first observed.Â
Features of Spartaeus Karigiri
- It is known for its intelligent hunting skills and web-invasion tactics.Â
- These species are known for their keen eyesight and unique hunting methods, often deceiving other spiders by mimicking prey.Â
- With these findings, India’s spider fauna under the Spartaeinae subfamily has grown to 15 species across 10 genera.
- In addition, Sonoita cf. lightfooti, a species previously thought to be confined to Africa, was also identified in Karnataka.
Source: TH
Spartaeus Karigiri FAQs
Q1: What are the characteristics of arachnids?
Ans: Arachnids have two body segments. They also have jointed legs and an exoskeleton. Arachnids have appendages with special uses and a free-flowing circulatory system.
