Seven new Israeli spider species

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and University of Madison-Wisconsin have discovered seven new species of funnel web spiders (Agelenidae, Tegenaria), unique to caves in Israel. The lack of light has led to exceptional adaptations e.g., enlarged sensory organs.

https://en.huji.ac.il/news/researcher-discover-seven-new-spider-species-caves-israel

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1055790323000052

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