Maratus australis explained

Maratus australis is a species of the peacock spider genus, characterised by its distinctive courtship display.^[1]

Further reading

• Maddison, Wayne P. "A phylogenetic classification of jumping spiders (Araneae: Salticidae)." Journal of Arachnology 43.3 (2015): 231–292.
• Waldock, Julianne M. "A new species of peacock spider, Maratus proszynskii sp. nov.(Araneae: Salticidae: Euophryini), from Tasmania, with a review of Maratus in Tasmania, Australia." RECORDS OF THE WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM 144.150 (2015): 150.

External links

• BBC News video
• Australian Geographic video
• Maratus australis occurrence data from OZCAM

Notes and References

1. Otto. Jürgen C.. Hill. David E.. Seven new peacock spiders from Western Australia and South Australia (Araneae: Salticidae: Euophryini: Maratus). Peckhamia. 22 May 2016. 1. 141. 1–101. 31 May 2016.