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Jumping Spider of the Tanzania Genus

Yellapragada Subbarao

Why in the News?

A new species of jumping spider of the Tanzania genus have been discovered on the outskirts of Rajkot, Gujarat.

Key Points:

  • The new species have named after Indian biochemist Yellapragada Subbarao.
  • It is the first species of the Tanzania genus to be recorded anywhere in Asia.