New-to-science spider highlights importance of open natural ecosystems
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Researchers described Tigidia singhal, a new trapdoor spider species, from semi-arid grasslands of the Deccan Plateau in Maharashtra. This is the first record of the genus Tigidia from open natural ecosystems rather than forests, significantly expanding its known range and demonstrating that these overlooked grasslands harbor significant undescribed invertebrate biodiversity.
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