Study of wishbone spiders includes 55 new-to-science species

Study of wishbone spiders includes 55 new-to-science species

A two-year study into the Australian wishbone spiders by experts from Queensland Museum, Western Australian Museum and the University of Western Australia has resulted in the description of 55 species new to science, making this one of the most diverse and widely distributed groups of spiders in the country.

More than 50 new species of Aussie spiders have just been identified

Arachnophobes may be alarmed to hear that scientists have identified 55 new species of Australian wishbone...

Scientists discover 55 new species of Australian wishbone spiders

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 of Western Australia said on Monday. The research focused on the "Aname" genus, a group of spiders known for their shiny bronze, gold, or silver hairs and deep silk-lined burrows. Wishbone spiders are part of

55 new-to-science species of Wishbone Spiders

A two-year study into the Australian wishbone spiders by Queensland Museum, Western Australian Museum and The University of Western Australia experts has resulted in the description of 55 species new to science, making this one of the most diverse and widely distributed groups of spiders in the country.