New species of ‘giant’ spider discovered hiding underground in Australia, experts say

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Giant species of Trapdoor spider spotted in Australia's Queensland

According to a study published in the Journal of Arachnology, there have been very few sightings of the Euoplos dignitas species in recent decades. Only one female specimen has been submitted to the Queensland Museum since the 1960s, indicating that the species is relatively rare.