The newly found spider fossil has been scientifically named Megamonodontium mccluskyi.
, known as a brush-footed trapdoor spider. However, this prehistoric creature was notably larger, approximately five times the size, compared to this living species.
Moreover, this comprehensive analysis established that this spider represents the first discovery of a fossil from the Barychelidae family.
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