In the evergreen rainforests of the Western Ghats, researchers recently identified a new species of spider named Dolomedes indicus.
About Dolomedes indicus:
It is a new species of spider.
It was discovered in the evergreen rainforests of the Western Ghats, in the Wayanad district of Kerala.
It marks the first time a spider of the Dolomedes genus, commonly known as raft or fishing spiders, has been described in India.
Unlike the common house spiders that wait passively in webs, Dolomedes indicus is an active, semi-aquatic predator that uses the water’s surface tension to its advantage.
It appears to be highly sensitive to its environment, thriving only in pristine, cool waters under a forest canopy.
It could serve as a vital indicator species, helping conservationists monitor the health of freshwater ecosystems.
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