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University of Western Australia: 55 New Species of Wishbone Spiders Discovered
April 15, 2025
PERTH, Australia, April 15 -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news:

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55 new species of wishbone spiders discovered

A two-year study into Australian wishbone spiders that saw researchers travel thousands of kilometres across eastern Australia to collect specimens has resulted in the discovery of 55 new species, making the Aname genus one of the most diverse and widespread groups of arachnids in the country.

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