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Researchers discovered two new species of trapdoor spiders in northern Australia with uniquely engineered burrows, enhancing ...

Australian scientists have announced the collection of samples from potential new marine species during their research in ...

A team of scientists led by The University of Western Australia has discovered two new species of trapdoor spiders in the Kimberley region, marking the first time members of the species have been ...

From giant sea spiders to "sea pigs" and "sea butterflies" — analysing the rich biodiversity in Antarctica has thrilled ...

Researchers from the Schmidt Ocean Institute noticed the sea spider, the size of a dinner plate, about 2km beneath the icy surface waters of the South Sandwich Islands, a chain of volcanic islands ...