About Mogrus shushka and Mogrus pune:
- These are two newly discovered arachnids belonging to the genus Mogrus, a group of medium-sized jumping spiders typically found in the arid regions of Africa, Europe, and Asia.
- Mogrus shushka:
- It was identified in Desert National Park, Rajasthan, a region better known for its sand dunes and iconic desert wildlife.
- Derived from the Sanskrit word shushka for 'dry,' the name reflects the extreme, arid conditions in which the spider thrives.
- It is highly adapted to intense heat, low humidity, and sandy terrain, conditions that define the Thar desert.
- Mogrus pune:
- It was discovered in the Alfa Laval Biodiversity Park in Maharashtra. It was named after the city of Pune.
