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Newly named trapdoor spider honours the connection between language, culture and Country

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A newly identified trapdoor spider has been found in Western Australia. The species, called Idiosoma ganbarrga, was first discovered at Karara Rangeland Park. It's the focus of a joint effort between Traditional Owners and scientists to better understand and protect one of the country's most elusive desert creatures.
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