8 Questions
Which behavior is unique to trapdoor spiders compared to other spiders mentioned in the text?
Digging holes
In what country was the lost Fagilde's trapdoor spider found?
Portugal
What did Amlia Bacelar first describe about the Fagilde's trapdoor spider?
The pattern on its back
What organization initiated the project to look for lost species, including the Fagilde's trapdoor spider?
Re:wild
How did experts from Indianapolis Zoo search for the Fagilde's trapdoor spider?
By looking for holes in the ground
What do trapdoor spiders use to create doors that open and shut in their burrows?
Spider silk
'Most trapdoor spider burrows go straight down. But this one went sideways before going deeper.' What does this sideways movement indicate?
'Sign of the Fagildes trapdoor spiders'
What method did the experts use to discover the silk-covered burrow?
Digging around carefully
Learn about the fascinating discovery of Fagilde’s trapdoor spider, a species that had been missing for 92 years before being rediscovered in Portugal. Explore the history and unique characteristics of this elusive arachnid.
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