Liphistius batuensis
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liphistius-batuensis-308-17238263
title:
Liphistius batuensis
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Liphistius batuensis is a species of trapdoor spider from Malaysia. It is thought to be restricted to the Batu Caves and a cave in Templer Park, near Kuala Lumpur. It was first collected by H. C. Abraham in 1923, and has been described as a living fossil. Adults build a nest about 40–50 mm (1.6–2.0 in) long with an opening some 22 mm (0.9 in) wide, from which six to 10 strands of silk radiate out 12.5–15 cm (5–6 in) in a semicircle. The movement of an insect against these threads is detected by
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description:
Species of trapdoor spider found in Selangor, Malaysia
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liphistius_batuensis
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date modified:
2024-01-08T14:43:08Z
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