Scientist finds new species of spiders in Quang Binh

The Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in central Quang Binh province has reported three new species of eyeless spiders in the ecological park.

The Khorata protumida found in Bay Tang Cave (Photo: Dr Pham Dinh Sac)

Dr Pham Dinh Sac, a scientist with the National Institute of Ecology and Fauna Resources, discovered the species in a number of caves in the park.

The spiders all belong to the Pholcidae family, including Pholcus bifidus, found in Tuong Cave; Pholcus caecus, in Thien Duong Cave; and Khorata protumida, in Bay Tang Cave.

The Pholcus bifidus is said to have a different sort of reproductive organ compared to other species in the Pholcidae family.

The Pholcus caecus is tiny, has no eyes and has horns on its chest. The Khorata protumida differs from others, distinguished by emerging hooks found on the upper jaw.

Previously, Sac had discovered two new species of scorpions in the park.

(Source: nhandan.org.vn)