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New Jumping Spider Species From Maharashtra: Name ‘Icius Tukarami’ Dedicated to ASI Tukaram Omble, ‘Phintella Cholkei’ to Kamlesh Cholke

A naturalist on Twitter shared pictures of the new jumping spider species in Maharashtra. Taking to Twitter, a user who goes by the handle @Dhruv_spidy introduced the two new species of spiders along with their pictures.

New Jumping Spider Species From Maharashtra: Name ‘Icius Tukarami’ Dedicated to ASI Tukaram Omble, ‘Phintella Cholkei’ to Kamlesh Cholke

A naturalist on Twitter shared pictures of the new jumping spider species in Maharashtra. Taking to Twitter, a user who goes by the handle @Dhruv_spidy introduced the two new species of spiders along with their pictures. One of the two species of the new jumping spiders named 'Icius tukarami' from Thane, Maharashtra was dedicated to ASI Tukaram Omble, who coughed terrorist Kasab alive and took 23 bullets.

Meanwhile, the second new species is Phintella cholkei is in remembrance of friend Kamlesh Cholke. This species is distributed in Thane and Aarey Milk Colony in Mumbai.

Take a Look at the Two New Jumping Spider Species From Maharashtra:

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