With a legspan that stretches 5.5 inches, the spider, called Cerbalus aravensis, is the biggest of its type in the Middle East. “It is rare to find a new species of spider — at least around this part of the world — which is so big,” said biologist Uri Shanas of the University of Haifa-Oranim in Israel, who discovered the arachnid.
Nice entry!I'm always excited to read about such discoveries. But now I'm going to have dream about these things. Have a nice day tomorrow.
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ReplyDeleteWe used to live in a place that had large tarantula like spiders, that would run in the front door every morning, when we opened it. I had shoes that were in the front closet and they would wrap themselves around the heels if they made it that far and just sit there. So... I learned to live with BIG spiders for years until we moved. Not sure what I would do if I saw one today. Glad to hear the newly discovered species is overseas. That's FAR away.
ReplyDeleteI saw this on Wired Science. Yikes!
ReplyDeleteExciting find but I hope the new spider stays put!!!
ReplyDeleteWe did a bit of research of this and discovered that they construct underground dens with doors made of sand and "glue" to disguise the entrance. Mining is destroying their dunes, so they could have been discovered just in time to be put on the endangered species!
ReplyDeleteYuck, they can keep those things over there! They look huge. If I see one around these parts I don't know what I will do.
ReplyDeleteWow! It is very elegant. Looks like a formidable predator. I'm very glad they aren't on this continent Ken. :)
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