Rare 'Velvet Spider' species found in Maharashtra's Melghat

Mumbai: Velvet Spider, a very rare spider species which was believed to be extinct has been found in the jungles of Melghat in Maharashtra's Amravati district.The spider, thought to be extinct from the Indian subcontinent, has been found almost after a gap of 80 years," arachnologist Prof Dr Ganesh N Vankhede of Amravati University said.

This particular arthropod species is known for its woolly black or black and red body structure, he said.-READ MORE -http://zeenews.india.com/news/sci-tech/rare-velvet-spider-species-found-in-maharashtras-melghat_1830352.html