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The oldest spider in the world ... Dec 10, 2018 6:46:33 GMT -5 formerlyme, Drifter, and 2 more like this

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Post by Warrigal on Dec 10, 2018 6:46:33 GMT -5

… lived in the southwest Australian wheat belt and was studied every year until she died, aged 43 years old.

This link is to an account of the study of this long lived trap door spider. There is only one photo of a spider but if that freaks you out don't click. There are also photos of the burrow and carefully arranged sticks around the entrance.

www.livescience.com/62452-worlds-oldest-spider-dies.html

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Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	The oldest spider in the world ... Dec 11, 2018 15:14:31 GMT -5 birdgal likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2018 15:14:31 GMT -5 Very interesting. I can't believe the scientists who studied her couldn't give her a better name after 45 years than #16. Come on! She sure built a great burrow. Love the lid.

tnthomas Ultimate Member Posts: 6,825	The oldest spider in the world ... Dec 13, 2018 15:46:46 GMT -5 Warrigal likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tnthomas on Dec 13, 2018 15:46:46 GMT -5 RIP #16.
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Post by Warrigal on Dec 10, 2018 6:46:33 GMT -5

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