Giant trapdoor spider fossil found in Australia from 16 million years | Tech News
Not surprisingly, Australia was home to giant spiders even in prehistoric times.
Source: metro.co.uk
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Not surprisingly, Australia was home to giant spiders even in prehistoric times.
The newly found spider fossil has been scientifically named Megamonodontium mccluskyi.
Even millions of years ago, Australia was a paradise for spiders.
For the first time, fossilised remains of a brush-footed trapdoor spider have been found. The monstrosity is five times larger than its modern relatives.
Fossil finds are on the rise in Australia. Why are we finding so many? And why now? Importantly, where are the must-see fossil and dinosaur spots?