Scientists discover new species of tarantula

Q.  Which newly discovered tarantula was named after 1982 Nobel Prize in Literature winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez?
- Published on 08 Jul 16

a. Kankomo Marquezi
b. Kankuamo Marquezi
c. Jankaumo Marquezi
d. Dunkaumo Marquezi

ANSWER: Kankuamo Marquezi
 
Scientists have discovered a new species of tarantula (big hairy spider0 named as Kankuamo Marquezi
  • The famed Colombian novelist and 1982 Nobel Prize in Literature winner Gabriela Garcia Marquez was the person after whom the spider has been named
  • Species was discovered in large number in an isolated mountain range in Caribbean Colombia
  • It was named after him as homage to the country it was located
  • The arachnid has a defence mechanism includes releasing stinging hairs that dig into the eyes and skin of attackers
  • The upper area of the mountain 2200 m high in a rainy cold environment is the home of this arachnid

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