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The discovery of a blind daddy long-legs spider in underground caves in Western Australia reveals the first cave-adapted species on the continent, providing insights into their behavior.
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- A new species of blind daddy long-legs spider has been discovered in boreholes in the arid Pilbara of Western Australia.
- This is the first cave-adapted daddy long-legs spider reported from Australia.
- The spider belongs to a subfamily that was previously thought to be restricted to the tropical north and east of the continent.
- Another new species of daddy long-legs spider was discovered on Runion island, with its closest relatives found in eastern Africa.
- The researchers believe the Runion spider's ancestor arrived relatively recently and by accidental means, but adapted quickly to subterranean life.
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A blind daddy long-legs spider is found in underground caves in Western Australia. This is the first cave-adapted species reported on the continent. Similar spiders are also discovered in underground habitats in Australia and Reunion, shedding light on their behavior and
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A new spider species, a blind daddy long-legs, has been discovered in boreholes in the arid Pilbara of Western Australia. This is the first cave-adapted daddy long-legs spider reported from the continent. Another new daddy long
Daddy long-legs spiders have been discovered in underground habitats in Australia and Reunion. These surprising findings provide new insights into the behavior and adaptability of these spiders. The discovery was made by a team of researchers who were studying the biodiversity of underground