The new species is a kind of trapdoor spider, a spider known for creating borrows underground with hinged doors.

UC Davis scientists uncovered Aptostichus ramirezae, a new trapdoor spider species living under California’s dunes. Genetic analysis revealed it was distinct from its close relative, Aptostichus simus ...

Scientists at the University of California, Davis, have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider lurking in California’s ...

Tarantulas are among the most misunderstood creatures in the animal kingdom. First, a clarification: there are no “breeds” of ...

A new species of trapdoor spider named ‘Aptostichus ramirezae,’ was found by scientists at the University of California, ...

A critically endangered spider not seen in the UK for 40 years has been rediscovered. Aulonia albimana, which was last ...

Hidden beneath California’s coastal dunes, a newly identified spider species — Aptostichus ramirezae — reveals how evolution ...

A rare discovery of spider species which had not been seen in the UK since 1985 has thrilled scientists.A critically ...

Spiders aren't just spooky Halloween mascots. Their keen senses, complex behaviors, and diverse lifestyles make them ...

More than a dozen types of pythons and over 30 other snakes, including a ghost Aztec jungle boa, were found packed in the ...

If you're scared of spiders, Halloween certainly doesn't help. People decorate their homes with monstrous-looking fake ...