Scientists Named a New Spider After Pink Floyd and the Reason Is Written in the Walls ...

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The Pikelinia floydmuraria perfectly encapsulates the phrase “small but mighty.” The newly discovered arachnid is a diminutive 3 to 4 millimeters, but is known to snack on larger ants and insects.

Scientists have discovered a tiny new spider species in Colombia — and its name is a nod to one of rock music’s most iconic albums. The spider, officially named Pikelinia floydmuraria, was identified ...

Researchers in South America have discovered a new species of spider that makes its home in urban buildings. Given this spider’s proclivity for walls, the scientists decided to name it Pikelinia ...

If you’ve ever spotted a small, sandy-brown spider tucked into a crack on your porch or perched near your outdoor lights, your first instinct might be to reach for a shoe. But a newly discovered ...

If you thought Pink Floyd’s The Wall had only just made its way into the animal kingdom, think again. The newly discovered spider Pikelinia floydmuraria may be the latest tribute to the legendary band ...

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