New species of spiders discovery announced at 9th annual World Science Festival in Brisbane
Q. A new species of spider which can swim and catch fish has been discovered in Australia. Who has it been named after?- Published on 11 Mar 16a. Brain Greene
b. Stephen Hawking
c. Tom Smith
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Brain Greene
Spider has been named Dolomedes briangreenei, and was unveiled at the ninth annual World Science Festival in Brisbane, Australia. It was named after famous string theorist and Columbia University professor Brian Greene. About the size of the palm, this arachnid locates its prey by detecting vibrations and tiny waves in water while skimming around on the surface. Found in Australia’s east coast off the waters of Brisbane, this spider can even catch toads.
