The Auburn Tiger trapdoor spider -- a new species discovered from a college town backyard
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 16:50
in Biology & Nature
Researchers at Auburn University have reported the discovery a new trapdoor spider species from a well-developed housing subdivision in the heart of the city of Auburn, Alabama. Myrmekiaphila tigris, affectionately referred to as the Auburn Tiger Trapdoor spider, is named in honor of Auburn University's costumed Tiger mascot, Aubie.