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science11 hours ago•14 min saved

Tasmanian spider named after curious 10-year-old Murphy amid new species discovery

A 2020 find by 10-year-old Murphy Widdowson on Deal Island, Tasmania, could not be identified by experts at first. After microscopic examination by arachnologists, it was described as a new wolf spider species, Artoriopsis murphyi, named in Murphy’s honor. The discovery underscores the value of curiosity and citizen science in documenting biodiversity, with the spider measuring about 5 mm and not believed to be dangerous to humans.

via The Times of India|

#artoriopsis-murphyi #australia #murphy-widdowson

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Spider Lays Eggs in Man's Toe During Cruise Vacation

Colin Blake, a man from Cramlington, Northumberland, claims that a wolf spider laid eggs in his toe while he was on holiday in France. After his toe turned purple and became infected, medical staff cut it open and a milk-like pus came out, allegedly containing spider eggs. However, experts have disputed this claim, stating that wolf spiders are incapable of laying eggs inside humans and that there is no European wolf spider that could penetrate the skin. Mr. Blake received treatment and is expected to make a full recovery.

via BBC.com|

#expert-opinion #health #medical-treatment

odd-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Garden Nightmare: Adelaide Man's Terrifying Discovery in Spider Hole

An Adelaide Hills man discovered a small hole in his garden, sparking fear and curiosity among thousands online. Speculations arose that the hole could be the residence of either a trapdoor spider or a wolf spider, with some sharing their own encounters with these species. Trapdoor spiders live underground in burrows covered with doors made of leaves or sticks, while wolf spiders live on the ground in leaf litter or burrows. The lack of a door over the hole suggests it could be a trapdoor spider burrow.

via Daily Mail|

#adelaide #garden #odd-news