Epidelaxia Falciformis and Epidelaxia Palustris

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Researchers have discovered two new species of jumping spiders from the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary and named it as Epidelaxia falciformis sp. nov. and Epidelaxia palustris.

About Epidelaxia Falciformis and Epidelaxia Palustris

• These two speciesbelong to the genus Epidelaxia.
• It was for the first time the genus Epidelaxia has been recorded from India as it was previously considered endemic to Sri Lanka.

Physical Features of Epidelaxia Falciformis and Epidelaxia Palustri

• These consist of prominent yellow triangular-shaped mark on the prosoma (the front part of the body) of females and unique traits of the copulatory organs in both males and females.
• Males of E. falciformis have a brown carapace with a yellow-brown stripe, while males of E. palustris feature a pale brown band along the side of their bodies.
• The females exhibit similar colouration, with the added feature of white orbital setae around their eyes.
• The researchers add that the species vary slightly in size, with E. falciformis measuring 4.39 mm. E. palustris measures 4.57 mm in males and 3.69 mm in females.
• These spiders have been described as highly adapted to their environment, inhabiting the dense foliage of the Western Ghats.

Epidelaxia Falciformis and Epidelaxia Palustris FAQs

Q1. Which river flows through the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary?

Ans. Chenthuruni River

Q2. Where is Western Ghats located?

Ans. The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India that run along the western coast of the country, from Gujarat to Tamil Nadu. 

Source: TH