
This spider was discovered by accident – and named after a badass Pinay
•For the first time in 127 years, researchers described a new masteriine spider species from the Philippines. •The researchers named the spider Masteria urdujae, in honor of the legendary warrior princess Urduja. •Despite its small size, the cave-dwelling, possibly vulnerable M. urdujae may play a significant role in its ecosystem.A ...
February 17, 2019 | 4 mins read