About Titanidiops kolhapurensis:
- It is a new species of trapdoor spider.
- This spider builds vertical or slanted burrows in flat or sloping grassy meadows.
- These entrances are masterfully camouflaged to blend with the soil, making them nearly invisible to the naked eye.
What are Trapdoor Spiders?
- They are a unique group of large-bodied, burrowing spiders found across several taxonomic families.
- They construct burrows in the ground, the entrance of which features a silken-hinged door.
- The reclusive spider feeds by quickly opening the trapdoor and grabbing an insect or other arthropod that is passing close by.
