A team of scientists led by The University of Western Australia has discovered two new species of trapdoor spiders in the Kimberley region, marking the first time members of the species have been ...

A two-year study into the Australian wishbone spiders by experts from Queensland Museum, Western Australian Museum and the ...

Researchers discovered two new species of trapdoor spiders in northern Australia with uniquely engineered burrows, enhancing ...

There are lots of different types of trapdoor spiders found all around the world. "We were exploring along a small creek when we noticed distinctive circular burrows in the sandy banks." ...

SYDNEY, April 14 (Xinhua) -- A team of Australian scientists has discovered 55 new species of wishbone spiders in a major study exploring some of the country's more remote ecosystems, the University ...

They use the trapdoor to ambush their prey from beneath. But don’t stress: this spider is not dangerous to humans.” 🕳️ 'Mysterious' new Aussie spider discovered inside 'strange' burrow ...

to be reprinted and put on permanent record in a scientific periodical:—“A friend of mine noticed near his camp a trap-door spider run in front of him and pop into its hole, pulling the ‘lid ...