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The Insect-class gunboats (or large China gunboats) were a class of small but well-armed Royal Navy ships designed for use in shallow rivers or inshore. [a] They were intended for use on the Danube against Austria-Hungary (the China name was to disguise their function; however, they did see service on the Yangtze river in China).
Monocentropus balfouri is a tarantula in the Monocentropus genus. It was first described by Reginald Innes Pocock in 1897. The species is also called Socotra Island blue baboon tarantula, usually shortened to blue baboon tarantula. The scientific name refers to the collector Isaac Bayley Balfour.
Acanthoscurria Ausserer, 1871. Acanthoscurria antillensis Pocock, 1903 - Lesser Antilles; Acanthoscurria belterrensis Paula, Gabriel, Indicatti, Brescovit & Lucas ...
Photos show the new species. It has a dark brown body and almost looks like it’s wearing fringed leg warmers. Several views of a Psalmopoeus satanas, or Satan tarantula.
The time-counted tarantula can reach about 1.2 inches in length, researchers said. It has eight eyes, eight legs and is covered with “bright golden,” “long” hairs. Photos show the new species.
Illustration of an archerfish shooting water at an insect on a hanging branch. Although projectiles are commonly used in human conflict, projectile use by organisms other than humans is relatively rare. However, some organisms are capable of using various different types of projectiles for defense or predation.
Tliltocatl albopilosus (previously Brachypelma albopilosum) is a species of tarantula, [1] also known as the curlyhair tarantula. The species' native range is Costa Rica . [ 1 ] They are largely terrestrial, opportunistically burrowing spiders .
A new tarantula species, Aphonopelma jacobii, was recently discovered in Arizona. Researchers say they are docile and have striking colors. A new tarantula species is discovered in Arizona: What ...