Even-More-Gigantic Giant Orb Spider Discovered
SOURCE: DIGG • 2009-10-21
TOPICS:
Nephilidae • Golden Silk Orb-weaver • Spider • Orb-weaver Spider • Nephila Pilipes • Nephila Clavata • Human Interest • Environment • Technology_internet
[123 diggs @ Pets & Animals] Scientists have found the world's largest species of golden orb-weaver spider in the tropics of Africa and Madagascar. The discovery marks the first identification of a new Nephila spider since 1879.
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