In Australia’s ancient landscapes, a remarkable relic has surfaced: a spider fossil aged at a staggering 110 million years, now recognized as the country’s oldest spider specimen. This prehistoric marvel was discovered, perfectly preserved in amber, in the Otway Basin, Victoria. Named Mongolarachne otwayensis, this specimen provides a window into the enigmatic world of spiders from the Early Cretaceous epoch. The amber has bestowed upon us a detailed view of the spider’s intricate anatomy. The spider’s blend of archaic and contemporary features hints at a pivotal moment in spider evolution. With a size of about 2 cm and elongated legs, … Continue reading Australia’s Oldest Spider Unearthed: A 110 Million-Year-Old Amber Enigma