Rare Gigantic Trapdoor Spider Unearthed in Australia
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Researchers at the Queensland Museum have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider in Central Queensland, Australia. The spider, named Euoplos dignitas, is known for its impressive size and builds its burrows in the black soils of the Brigalow Belt.
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