In Oregon, a newly discovered species of spider got its own name and naming ceremony
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A biologist discovered a new cave spider species in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation participated in naming it, representing collaborative recognition of biodiversity and indigenous knowledge in species identification.
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