Two New Spider Species Found by ZSI in India
Why in the news
Researchers of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) reported two previously unknown spider species from different parts of India.
Key facts
| Species | Found in | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Simonia lawbah | Meghalaya | Genus Simonia recorded in India for the first time |
| Hamataliwa papikonda | Andhra Pradesh | Genus Hamataliwa new to Andhra Pradesh |
- Discoverer: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
- Impact: adds to India’s biodiversity records.
Exam angle
- Species-state pairs: Simonia lawbah – Meghalaya; Hamataliwa papikonda – Andhra Pradesh.
- Organisation behind the discovery: ZSI.
- Genus recorded in India for the first time: Simonia.