As the summer sun slowly warmed the Andes Mountains in Chile, a seasonal creature emerged and stretched its eight legs. The “rare” animal set out in search of a mate. Visiting scientists spotted the courting animal — and discovered a new species. Researchers visited the Maule Valley several times between 2022 and 2023 as part of a “comprehensive study” of the area’s arthropods, according to a study published May 7 in the peer-reviewed journal Zoosystematics and Evolution. Arthropods are a group of animals that includes scorpions, crabs, spiders and insects, among others.
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